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Why is oestrogen usually combined with progestogen in oral contraceptives?

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Dr. PAUL EUN answered

Works better : Combination of estrogen and progestin help prevent pregnancy by multiple effects. Prevention of ovulation minimizing breakthrough bleeding thickening of the cervical mucus.

Answered 7/5/2012

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