Salient. Official Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 44 No. 5. March 30 1981
1. How Does The Pill Work?
1. How Does The Pill Work?
Firstly and most importantly it prevents ovulation (production of the female egg). Secondly by thickening the normal mucus secretion of the womb (uterus) it prevents the passage of male sperm into the womb where it may be fertilised. Finally the pill alters the lining of the womb making it hostile ground, inadequate for the growth of a fertilized egg should the first two barriers be eluded.