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