Levonorgestrel, also known as Plan B, is a contraceptive taken by women to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It prevents unwanted pregnancy by decreasing the chance of ovulation and thickening the mucus to block the passage of sperm. Levonorgestrel is only effective if taken before day 14 of the menstrual cycle because Select one: a. it inhibits the estrogen surge b. it inhibits the LH surge c. it lowers the progesterone levels d. it lowers the FSH levels
Levonorgestrel, also known as Plan B, is a contraceptive taken by women to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It prevents unwanted pregnancy by decreasing the chance of ovulation and thickening the mucus to block the passage of sperm. Levonorgestrel is only effective if taken before day 14 of the menstrual cycle because Select one: a. it inhibits the estrogen surge b. it inhibits the LH surge c. it lowers the progesterone levels d. it lowers the FSH levels
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Levonorgestrel, also known as Plan B, is a contraceptive taken by women to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It prevents unwanted pregnancy by decreasing the chance of ovulation and thickening the mucus to block the passage of sperm.
Levonorgestrel is only effective if taken before day 14 of the menstrual cycle because
Levonorgestrel is only effective if taken before day 14 of the menstrual cycle because
Select one:
a. it inhibits the estrogen surge
b. it inhibits the LH surge
c. it lowers the progesterone levels
d. it lowers the FSH levels
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