The Minipill Is a Better Alternative to the Standard Birth

question 39

Multiple Choice

The minipill is a better alternative to the standard birth control pill for women who smoke, are breastfeeding, or who have had breast cancer because:

• A)the standard pill contains twice as much progestin as the minipill.
• B)the minipill does not contain any testosterone.
• C)the minipill does not contain any progestin.
• D)the minipill does not contain any estrogen.

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