How do contraceptives work? - NWHunter
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Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work? NWHunter describes the mechanics behind different kinds of contraceptives.
Why do the side effects from contraceptives almost exclusively affect women?
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- Educator NWHunter
- Script Editor Eleanor Nelsen
- Director Draško Ivezić
- Designer Draško Ivezić
- Sound Designer Jure Buljević
- Narrator Julianna Zarzycki
