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Without an LH surge, the ovaries cannot release an egg, making fertilization impossible.
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 anovulant
Anovulants are sometimes used to manage hirsutism (excess body hair) by increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and lowering free testosterone levels. Without an LH surge, the ovaries cannot release
By blocking these hormones, the drug eliminates the development of follicles. Without an LH surge
Some theologians argue that victims of sexual assault may licitly use anovulants as a form of self-defense to prevent fertilization, provided there is no evidence that conception has already occurred.
They can treat dysmenorrhea (painful periods), dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and endometriosis.