Question
How do the oral pills help in birth control? Name common pills used.
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Answer
They are used in the form of tablets which contain progesterone and estrogen. Pills have to be taken daily for a period of 21 days starting within the first five days of menstrual cycle. They inhibit ovulation and implantation.
Common pills: Mala D, Saheli.
Common pills: Mala D, Saheli.
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