A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Hormonal methods of contraception
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Contraceptive hormones can be
Taken by mouth (oral contraceptives)
Inserted into the vagina (vaginal rings or barrier contraceptives)
Applied to the skin (patch)
Implanted under the skin
Injected into muscleThe hormones used to prevent conception include estrogen and progestins (drugs similar to the hormone progesterone ). Hormonal methods prevent pregnancy mainly by stopping the ovaries from releasing eggs or by keeping mucus in the cervix thick so that sperm cannot pass through the cervix into the uterus. Thus, hormonal methods prevent the egg from being fertilized.
All hormonal methods can have similar side effects and restrictions on use.
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