Hormonal Methods: 1: Commonly known as the "pill, and contraceptives (OCs), or (COCs) Combination Oral Contraceptives," are composed of varying amounts synthetic estrogen combined with a small amount of synthetic progesterone (progestin). Estrogen suppress follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Progesterone decreases permeability of cervical mucus and interferes with tubal transport and endometrial proliferation = no implantation