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what is the main ingredient in hormonal contraceptives such as the pill…

Question

what is the main ingredient in hormonal contraceptives such as the pill, patch, and ring?
latex
synthetic estrogen and/or progestin hormones
copper
silicone

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Hormonal contraceptives like the pill, patch, and ring work by using synthetic hormones. Estrogen and progestin (or progestogen) - based synthetic hormones are the main active ingredients to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, etc. Latex is used in barriers like condoms, copper in non - hormonal IUDs, and silicone in some device materials but not as the main contraceptive ingredient.

Answer:

B. Synthetic estrogen and/or progestin hormones