Final answer:
All options a. Implanon implant, b. Depo-Provera injections, and c. Birth control pill or patch are forms of hormonal contraceptives, so the correct answer is d. All of the above.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question 'Hormonal contraceptives include the following:' with options a. Implanon implant, b. Depo-Provera injections, c. Birth control pill or patch, d. All of the above, refers to different forms of hormonal contraception methods. The correct answer is d. All of the above. These methods work primarily by preventing ovulation, but they can also alter the lining of the uterus and change the cervical mucus. Hormonal methods of contraception include:
- Implanon implant, which releases hormones under the skin.
- Depo-Provera injections that deliver the hormone progestin every three months into a muscle or under the skin.
- Birth control pills or patches that are taken or applied to deliver hormones such as estrogen and progestin.
Choosing the correct form of hormonal contraception is crucial for its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.