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Oral contraceptive pills work mainly by

Question
Oral contraceptive pills work mainly by
creating a mechanical barrier so sperm cannot reach the egg
changing the hormonal balance so eggs are not released and fertilisation cannot occur
permanently blocking the fallopian tube
killing sperm cells directly
Answer
changing the hormonal balance so eggs are not released and fertilisation cannot occur
Detailed Explanation
Oral pills act by altering the body's hormonal balance so that eggs are not released, preventing fertilisation.
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