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How do the pill and mini-pill provide protection against pregnancy?

O They kill sperm.
O They block sperm from reaching an egg.
O They prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.
They release progestin into the body to prevent fertilization.

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The pills prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg.

The mini-pill, on the other hand, prevents sperm from reaching the egg. But it can also suppress ovulation, just not consistently.
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