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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. Side-effects and possible complications of oral contraceptive drugs. PubMed · 1980 · 11 citations
    2. Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women BMC women's health · 2023 · 2 citations
    3. Drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives Research Society and Development · 2021
    4. Acute Encephalomyelitis Syndromes Associated with H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations; Erythema Multiforme Secondary to H1N1 Vaccine; Cytolytic Hepatitis Possibly Related to Oral Contraceptives; Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Associated with Lamotrigine: First Report; Behavioral Disinhibition with Baclofen; Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair; Delayed-Onset Mirtazapine-Related Leukopenia Hospital Pharmacy · 2011 · 1 citations
    5. Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives JAMA · 1967 · 16 citations
    6. 28-Year-Old Female with Diffuse Thinning of the Scalp after Isotretinoin and Oral Contraceptives Clinical Cases in Dermatology · 2022
    7. Alopecia and drugs Turkderm · 2014
    8. Effects of anticonvulsant drugs on chromosomes. The BMJ · 1971 · 19 citations
    9. Hair Changes due to Drugs Elsevier eBooks · 2018
    10. Drugs and Hair Loss Dermatologic Clinics · 2012 · 54 citations
    11. [Drug-induced alopecia: review of the literature]. PubMed · 1995 · 20 citations
    12. Drug-induced diffuse hair loss in females: An observational study Astrocyte · 2014
    13. Spironolactone in combination drug therapy for unresponsive hirsutism Fertility and sterility · 1985 · 44 citations
    14. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis, Management, and Drug Repurposing International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2022 · 68 citations
    15. Melasma and other skin manifestations or oral contraceptives. PubMed · 1967 · 10 citations
    16. Hormonal therapy in female pattern hair loss International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2017 · 21 citations
    17. Diazepam-Induced Amnesia for Cardioversion JAMA · 1967
    18. Polycystic ovarian syndrome: Correlation between hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance and obesity Clinica Chimica Acta · 2019 · 195 citations
    19. Adult polycystic ovary syndrome begins in childhood Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2002 · 124 citations
    20. Dermatology of androgen-related disorders Clinics in Dermatology · 2006 · 67 citations
    21. Therapeutic approach for metabolic disorders and infertility in women with PCOS Gynecological Endocrinology · 2017 · 54 citations
    22. The Hirsute Woman: Challenges in Evaluation and Management Endocrine Practice · 2011 · 22 citations
    23. Therapeutic options in the polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2007 · 16 citations
    24. Treatment of androgen excess in females: Yesterday, today and tomorrow Gynecological Endocrinology · 1997 · 9 citations
    25. Women with PCOS have a heightened risk of cardiometabolic and cardiovascular diseases: statement from the Experts Group on Inositol in Basic and Clinical Research and PCOS (EGOI-PCOS) and Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists (ANMCO) Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine · 2025 · 3 citations
    26. current possible treatment approaches of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Journal of Education, Health and Sport · 2024
    27. Hirsutism Women's Health Medicine · 2006
    28. Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS]: Comprehensive management in primary care Comprehensive Therapy · 2002
    29. Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women Human Reproduction Update · 2017 · 117 citations
    30. Endocannabinoid activation and polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review Research journal of pharmacy and technology · 2020 · 5 citations