Simple English explanation with example
- Changes hormone levels in the body
- Prevents ovulation or affects reproductive function
- Alters blood flow or sexual response
- Helps regulate cycles or symptoms
- Example: prevents pregnancy or improves sexual function
Scientific explanation
- Modulates oestrogen, progesterone, or androgen pathways
- Inhibits ovulation or alters endometrial lining
- Acts on vascular smooth muscle or nitric oxide pathways
- Influences receptor-mediated hormonal signalling
- Produces contraceptive or sexual function effects