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Chapter 42.5, Problem 2R
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The difference between the mechanism of action of the contragestational pill, such as RU-486 and contraceptive pill, despite acting through progesterone signaling.
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Oral contraceptive pills and contragestational pills are taken by women to avoid the unwanted pregnancy. Although both of them involve progesterone signaling, the mechanism of action is different in both the cases.
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