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They are the two main hormones regulating the menstrual cycle and fertility.

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Q: Why oestrogen and progesterone are used in oral contraceptives?
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How do oral contraceptives affect diabetes?

Blood sugar levels may increase slightly when oral contraceptives are used


What is the meaning of on the pill?

"On the pill" is a phrase used to indicate someone is taking oral contraceptives.


When should the oral contraceptives been used to get the best effect?

According to the instructions on the packaging.


What are oral progesterone drops used for?

There may be a variety of uses, but progesterone drops are typically used as a supplement to balance estrogen if a woman's body is progesterone deficient. In some instances, progesterone may be used to bring on a period in women who aren't having regular cycles.


What is more effective condoms oral contraceptives IUD's or withdrawal?

Condoms are the only contraceptives that prevent both pregnancy and the spread of STD's, so they are hands-down the best method of contraception (with a success rate upwards of 98% when used correctly). To absolutely prevent pregnancy, it would be wise to use condoms AND a daily oral contraceptive (in case of condom failure, daily oral contraceptives are up to 99% effective when used correctly).


Where does contraceptives came from?

Contraceptives are actually the antagonists of the progesterone hormones and they prevent a fertile women from conceiving by denaturing the egg prior to fertilization. This prevents formation of the zygote. These contraceptives are derived by growing them in cell culture lab and the nutrient deficient mediums, the lacking nutrients where they fail to grow are extracted and used as formulation in the form of pills.


Why are oestrogen and progesterone in the contraseptive pill?

Hormones control the release of eggs, and Birth Control pills either regulate or prevent that release.


What are the two male hormones?

Several hormones exist, and there are many different ones depending on what the body is doing. The main hormones are Testosterone in males, Oestrogen in females and Progesterone in both (however females have a much higher amount).


Which hormone is used as an oral contraceptive?

All birth control pills contain an aritificial progesterone. Most also contain an artificial estrogen.


Why do you use contraceptives?

Contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy from occurring.


Which hormone can be used to increase fertility?

oestrogen


Which of the following is an effective method of contraception oral contraceptives natural family planning withdrawal hoping?

All of those except hoping will reduce the risk of pregnancy, but oral contraceptives have a much greater effectiveness than natural family planning or withdrawal. Used correctly and consistently, natural family planning using proven methods like Cycle Beads or symptothermal method can be quite effective.