Question

The administration of progestogens or progesterone-estrogen combinations within 72 hours of coitus has been found to be very effective as

Answer 1

The administration of progestogens or progesterone-estrogen combinations within 72 hours of coitus has been found to be very effective as an emergency contraceptive.

• Contraception is the prevention of unwanted pregnancy.
• This combination of hormones should be introduced to the female body within 72 hours of intercourse.
• These hormones bring about certain changes in the female reproductive organs that prevents unwanted pregnancy.
• These hormones stops the process of ovulation.
• They change the viscosity of mucous around the cervix which acts as a plug and prevents sperms from entering the uterus.
• It also makes the inner lining of uterus unfit for implantation of the fertilised egg.