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By blocking these hormones, the drug eliminates the development of follicles.

To reliably prevent ovulation, oral anovulants generally require seven days of continuous use. Medical and Therapeutic Uses

In cases of sexual assault, specific regimens (like the Yuzpe regimen) use anovulants to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation before it occurs. Moral and Ethical Perspectives

A role for a non-androgenic anovulant in the management of hirsutism

They can treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods), dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and endometriosis.

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