Chapter 22, Problem 55P

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The mechanism by which combined hormone contraceptives, oral contraceptives, and injectable contraceptives provide birth control.

Introduction:

Birth control method is referred as contraception or fertility control. Contraception methods are designed to prevent the fertilization of egg, post the intercourse. There are several methods of birth control. These methods include mechanical, chemical, combined hormone contraceptives, and surgical methods. Apart from that, rhythm method and coitus interruptus are also used for birth control.