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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

What is the mechanism of action of oral contraceptive pills ?

1. Decrease Gonadotropin release from pituitary leading to absence of FSH & LH peaks

2. Decrease Follicular development & ovulation

3. Thick cervical mucus hostile to sperms

4. Decrease Implantation of blastocyst in endometrium

5. Contractions of uterus & Fallopian tubes are modified

Dr. Ahmad Najmi, Index Medical College, Indore

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