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Birth control pill - series

Normal female anatomy



Normal female anatomyFSH and LH from pituitary glandRelease of estrogenRelease of LHBirth control pillProgestin in pill
FSH and LH from pituitary gland


The internal female reproductive organs include the uterus, ovaries, cervix and vagina. These organs are necessary to produce a successful pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, birth control pills affect how these organs normally function.


Review Date: 5/6/2007
Reviewed By: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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