To determine:
Whether there is any time of the menstrual cycle, during which Caitlyn is more likely to become pregnant.
Introduction:
The menstrual cycle is a series of events of hormonal changes taking place in the body of all the females. These changes take place to prepare the body for possible pregnancy and support to the formed zygote (if pregnancy takes pace). LH, FSH, Estrogen, and progesterone are the hormones that change their concentration during a menstrual cycle.
To determine:
The explanation that the physician can give to Caitlyn’s question about the activity of birth control pills in preventing pregnancy.
Introduction:
Birth control pills are a type of contraceptive measure that is used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. These pills usually come in a pack of 28 days. Birth control pills are able to bring changes in the female body that prevents pregnancy from taking place.
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