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Published on: August 13, 2026

How does an oral contraceptive pill prevent ovulation in females?

A
The oral pills can block the oviducts in females.
B
It may cause immediate degeneration of the ovum as soon as it is released by the ovary.
C
The oral pill inhibits the release of gonadotrophins from the anterior pituitary gland.
D
It always stimulates the pituitary gland to release follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone.

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C

The oral contraceptive pills contain both oestrogen and progestin, which are synthetic products.
Oestrogen is anovulatory i.e., it inhibits the production of FSH.
Progestin is also anovulatory, i.e., it inhibits the production of LH.

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