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GlossaryOral Contraceptives (COCP)

medications taken orally to prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptives, commonly known as "the pill," are medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy. They typically contain synthetic forms of the hormones estrogen and progestin, which work by inhibiting ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to block sperm, and altering the uterine lining to prevent implantation.

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Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

research Efficacy of Cyproterone Acetate and Drospirenone Containing Oral Contraceptive Pills in Treatment of Hirsutism in Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

September 2023 in “Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College/Journal Rawalpindi Medical College”

Birth control pills with cyproterone acetate and drosperinone can reduce excessive hair growth in women with PCOS, but they may not be right for everyone.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Review for Dermatologists

30 citations , October 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A team approach is crucial for managing PCOS, with dermatologists playing a key role.

research 11-Oxyandrogens in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

9 citations , March 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Girls with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to excess hair growth, but these androgens don't help diagnose PCOS.

Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

research Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Androgens in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials

7 citations , August 2023 in “EClinicalMedicine”

Anti-androgens can help manage some PCOS symptoms better than metformin but are not more effective than placebos or birth control pills for other symptoms.

research 11-Oxyandrogen Concentrations in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Adolescents with PCOS have higher levels of certain androgens, which are linked to hair growth but don't help diagnose PCOS better than testosterone levels.

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