The Mechanism of Combination Birth Control

The video tutorial explains the types of birth control containing progestins and estrogens, focusing on how they work by affecting the menstrual cycle. It details the menstrual cycle phases, highlighting ovulation and the role of progesterone in pregnancy. The tutorial describes how norgestimate, a synthetic progesterone analog, prevents ovulation by tricking the body into thinking ovulation has already occurred. It also covers combination birth control, which includes both progesterone and estrogen analogs to enhance effectiveness by suppressing hormone release.

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