Which method of contraception contains low doses of estrogen or progesterone?

A) Rhythm
B) Mechanical barriers
C) Oral contraceptives
D) Tubal ligation
E) Chemical barriers

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.

Oral Contraceptives

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, commonly known as birth control pills.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and reproductive functions.