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How does the progestin only pill work?

April 26, 2017Pill progestin

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How does the progestin only pill work?

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The progestin-only pill (POP) causes endometrial suppression and thickening of cervical mucus [rendering the mucus impenetrable to sperm] for its contraceptive effect. Ovulation is inhibited in only 60 percent of women taking the POP. Because of its multiple mechanisms of action the POP, when used correctly, provides a reliable means of contraception.