A woman is taking a combination oral contraceptive and asks the nurse why progestin is necessary. The nurse will explain that progestin helps prevent pregnancy by which method?
a. Altering the quantity and viscosity of cervical mucus
b. Inhibiting proliferative and secretory changes in the endometrium
c. Increasing motility of muscles and cilia in the fallopian tubes
d. Stimulating a surge in luteinizing hormone
ANS: A
Progestin alters the quantity and viscosity of cervical mucus, making it thick and hostile to sperm penetration. Estrogen inhibits proliferative and secretory changes in the endometrium. Progestin decreases muscle and ciliary motility and decreases the LH surge.
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