EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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To determine: The process of how oral agents prevent ovulation and pregnancy.

Introduction: The menstruation is a periodic cycle during which the endometrium of the uterus sheds off along with the unfertilized egg and blood. There are four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular cycle, Ovulatory cycle and luteal period.

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The ovulation is the process during which a mature egg is released from an ovary. The increased levels of estrogen signal the pituitary gland to release LH hormone, which stimulates the process of release of a mature egg. Birth pills or oral contraceptives are consumed to prevent pregnancy.

The pill contains a mixture of estrogen and progastrin, which prevent the release of LH hormone and FSH hormone from the pituitary gland. The progestin inhibits the ovulation.

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