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    Glossary Oral Contraceptives

    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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      Contraceptive Implant Use Among Inner City Teens

      research Contraceptive implant use among inner city teens

      24 citations , May 1995 in “Journal of Adolescent Health”
      This study of Black and Hispanic inner-city teens found that Norplant retention rates were 71% at one year and 62% at two years, with a history of induced abortion predicting higher continuation.
      Contraceptive Use in Acne

      research Contraceptive use in acne

      21 citations , July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Contraceptive Implants

      14 citations , April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health”
      This article reviews non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants as long-acting contraceptives for women, discussing their effectiveness, associated side effects, and implementation challenges without reporting new clinical results.
      Awareness of Sudanese Married Women About the Use of Hormonal Contraceptives

      research Awareness of Sudanese Married Women among the Use of Hormonal Contraceptive

      1 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of quality in health care & economics”
      This study found that while Sudanese women had good awareness of hormonal contraceptives, they lacked knowledge about emergency contraceptives and non-family planning benefits, with side effects like hair loss influencing their attitudes.
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      community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

       2 upvotes 7 months ago
      Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

      community Female androgenetic alopecia (w/ PCOS) starting treatment

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female with PCOS and androgenetic alopecia is starting treatment with oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil 5% with finasteride, and plans to add mesotherapy. She previously tried anti-androgenic contraceptive pills but couldn't tolerate them and is using Myo Inositol for weight management.
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