Abstract:Currently, a large part of the female population uses contraceptive methods due to the benefits provided by this medication. These drugs can be found in oral or injectable form and are basic compounds for progestogen and estrogen. However, despite the benefits, these contraceptives can cause a number of harmful effects as women, due to continuous and prolonged use, in addition to the problem of these compounds being excreted in the sewers, daily, causing problems to the population and the animals exposed. In t… Show more
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