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Cali Fornia Cali Fornia
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Some forms of hormonal birth control, such as the Depo-Provera shot, contain progesterone only. Explain how these types of birth control prevent pregnancy.
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Normally, progesterone is necessary to maintain pregnancy, and is secreted by the corpus luteum until the third month of pregnancy. However, if pregnancy prevention is desired, the elevated levels of progesterone that come from the hormonal birth control will prevent ovulation. Progesterone inhibits the release of gonadotropins and will continue to do this as long as progesterone injections are provided at proper intervals.
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I got this one right, I owe you one
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