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What is the work of progesterone which is present in oral contraceptive pills:

Updated On: May 5, 2024

To inhibit ovulation
To check oogenesis
To check entry of sperms in to cervix to make them inactive
To check sexual behaviour

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Progesterone in oral contraceptive pills primarily works to inhibit ovulation, preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries. It does this by suppressing the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland, which are essential for the ovulation process. Additionally, progesterone thickens cervical mucus, making it more difficult for sperm to reach and fertilize an egg. It also alters the uterine lining, making it less receptive to implantation, further preventing pregnancy.

So, the correct option is (A): To inhibit ovulation

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Reproductive Health

The biological process by which a new individual or an offspring is produced from a parent or parents that are biologically similar or identical is known as reproduction. It is the elemental trait of all known forms of life. In fact, each and every individual have life because of reproduction.
The state or position of male and female reproductive systems during their lifetime refers to their reproductive health. The system comprises organs and glands, including the pituitary gland in our brain, which are responsible for the production and release of hormones.
In other words, reproductive health can be described as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being in all aspects relating to the reproductive system. It includes the liberation and appropriate capacity to reproduce as and when one decides to do so, apart from having a safe and satisfying sex life.

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