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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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    1. Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives 2012 · 83 citations
    2. The Role of Oral Contraceptives in the Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Disorders ˜The œAmerican journal of medicine · 1995 · 57 citations
    3. Efficacy of an oral contraceptive containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara®) in moderate acne resolution: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial Contraception · 2009 · 42 citations
    4. Normalization of testosterone levels using a low estrogen-containing oral contraceptive in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. PubMed · 1982 · 42 citations
    5. Oral Contraceptives and Cyproterone Acetate in Female Acne Treatment Dermatology · 1998 · 30 citations
    6. The Treatment of Hyperandrogenism with Oral Contraceptives Seminars in reproductive medicine · 1989 · 25 citations
    7. Testosterone levels in relation to oral contraceptive use and the androgen receptor CAG and GGC length polymorphisms in healthy young women Human Reproduction · 2006 · 25 citations
    8. Androgenic effects of oral contraceptives: Implications for patient compliance The American Journal of Medicine · 1995 · 22 citations
    9. Treatment of hirsutism with flutamide and a low-dosage oral contraceptive in polycystic ovarian disease patients Fertility and sterility · 1994 · 20 citations
    10. An Open Randomized Comparative Study of an Oral Contraceptive Containing Ethinyl Estradiol and Cyproterone Acetate with and without the GnRH Analogue Goserelin in the Long-Term Treatment of Hirsutism Gynecologic and obstetric investigation · 2010 · 18 citations
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