Without an LH surge, the ovaries cannot release an egg, making fertilization impossible.
The Church generally prohibits the use of anovulants for the direct purpose of contraception, viewing it as an interference with the "procreative and unitive" nature of marriage. anovulant
An (also spelled anti-ovulant ) is a substance, typically a hormonal steroid derivative, that suppresses ovulation to prevent pregnancy or treat specific medical conditions. Mechanism of Action Without an LH surge, the ovaries cannot release
Anovulants primarily work by acting on the hypothalamus-pituitary system to suppress the secretion of and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) . Mechanism of Action Anovulants primarily work by acting
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
Beyond contraception, anovulants are used as therapeutic agents to manage several reproductive health issues:
Anovulants are sometimes used to manage hirsutism (excess body hair) by increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) and lowering free testosterone levels.