34. How do contraceptive pills
generally work?

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Contraceptive pills generally contain
hormones estrogen and progesterone.
taken daily from the day after
menses the elevation of these
hormones the hypophysis-
hypothalamus endocrine inhibiting
the FSH and secretions. Since these
hormones do not reach their
high levels during the
cycle ovulation does not .

(Treatment with contraceptive pills
be initiated under medical .)