QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of action of the progestogen-only pill.
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b
Thickening cervical mucus
QuestionChoice
This is not a mechanism by which the combined oral contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy.
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e
Reduction in patency of the fallopian tubes
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of action of the intrauterine contraceptive device.
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d
Decreases sperm motility and survival
QuestionChoice
This is the mechanism of action of the intrauterine system (mirena)
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c
Preventing endometrial proliferation
QuestionChoice
The combined oral contraceptive pill contains a combination of hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. These suppress the release of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are needed for ovulation to occur. By preventing ovulation, the pill makes it difficult for a sperm to fertilize an egg.
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a
Inhibition of ovulation
Concept
Chapter
2693
4497
Combined oral contraceptive pills
Topic
210
Reproductive Pharmacology
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A 21-year-old woman attends her local GP practice, seeking regular contraception. She is keen to try the combined oral contraceptive.

What is the mechanism of action of this contraception?
a