Name two hormones that are constituents of contraceptive pills. Why do they have high and effective contraceptive value ? Name a commonly prescribed non-steriodal pill.

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Progestogen-estrogen/Progesterone-estrogen combination, Progestogen Progesterone. They inhibit ovulation, inhibit implantation, alter quality of cervical mucus to retard entry of sperm.

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Contraceptive pills contain hormones either progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations. They inhibit ovulation and implantation as well as alter the quality of cervical mucus to prevent entry of sperms. 

Saheli is a non-steroidal preparation used as oral contraceptive pills

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