What are attributes of oral contraceptives? (Check all that apply.)A) They contain a progesterone and sometimes an estrogen analogue.B) The progesterone is in the 21-day pills, and the estrogen is in the 7-day pills.C) They help protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer.D) They are appropriate for use by smokers over age 35.E) They have a low failure rate of only 1% to 5% a year.F) They act by inhibiting LH and FSH secretion, inhibiting ovulation.

What will be an ideal response?


A, C, E, F

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