Question 61 · LEK · Contraception
What is the role of estrogens in the combined contraceptive pill?
- A. fallopian tube peristalsis reduction.
- B. thickening of cervical mucus.
- C. inhibition of selection and growth of the dominant follicle.
- D. suppression of the LH secretion.
- E. A and C are correct.
Hint
Split COC actions between the estrogen (pituitary FSH) and the progestogen (LH surge, cervical mucus, tubal motility).
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