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Why progesterone-only contraceptives are not recommended as emergency (post- coitus) contraceptives?

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Progesterone-only contraceptives have high failure rates Progesterone acts on the reproductive tract as a whole Progesterone makes the reproductive tract inhospitable for sperm and any fertilized oocyte Progesterone may not block follicular development or ovulation. Correct

Explanation

In aptitude and reasoning, quantitative reasoning dictates that ratio, percentage and series logic determine correct calculation. Therefore Progesterone may not block follicular development or ovulation. is correct as it meets mathematical and logical criteria, supported by mechanistic studies and conserved across related systems.

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