The term "Microgynon" likely refers to a brand name for a combined oral contraceptive pill, rather than a medical substance itself. It's important to note that brand names can vary depending on location.
Microgynon typically contains two main hormones:
- Ethinylestradiol (estrogen)
- Levonorgestrel (progestin)
These hormones work together to prevent pregnancy in several ways:
- Suppressing ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary)
- Thickening cervical mucus to make it more difficult for sperm to reach the egg
- Thinning the lining of the uterus (womb) to make it less receptive to a fertilized egg implanting.
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