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How does the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) work?

April 26, 2017combined contraceptive ocp oral Pill

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How does the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) work?

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The primary mechanism of action of combined OCPs is the inhibition of ovulation. Additional mechanisms, for example interference with 1) ovum transport, 2) endometrial development and 3) cervical mucus production, account for the formulations’ multiple contraceptive actions.