KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 3. Reproductive Health
Which of the following contraceptives could be effective in avoiding pregnancy if used within 72 hours after casual unprotected intercourse?
- A Progestogen - Estrogen combination
- B Androgen - FSH combination
- C Testosterone - Relaxin combination
- D Relaxin - Oxytocin combination
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(A) Progestogen - Estrogen combination
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(A) Progestogen - Estrogen combination,
Administration of progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations within 72 hours of coitus have been found to be very effective as emergency contraceptives as they could be used to avoid possible pregnancy due to rape or casual unprotected intercourse.
Administration of progestogens or progestogen-estrogen combinations within 72 hours of coitus have been found to be very effective as emergency contraceptives as they could be used to avoid possible pregnancy due to rape or casual unprotected intercourse.
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