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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
    11. Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne 2002 · 16 citations
    12. Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives JAMA · 1967 · 16 citations
    13. Side-effects and possible complications of oral contraceptive drugs. PubMed · 1980 · 11 citations
    14. Melasma and other skin manifestations or oral contraceptives. PubMed · 1967 · 10 citations
    15. Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial Health and Quality of Life Outcomes · 2020 · 7 citations
    16. Effect of phlebotomy versus oral contraceptives containing cyproterone acetate on the clinical and biochemical parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial Journal of Ovarian Research · 2019 · 7 citations
    17. YouTube and the implementation and discontinuation of the oral contraceptive pill: A mixed-method content analysis PLoS ONE · 2024 · 6 citations
    18. Knowledge and beliefs about the use/abuse of oral contraceptive pills among males: A mixed-method explanatory sequential study in community pharmacy settings PloS one · 2021 · 3 citations
    19. 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
    20. A clinico-pathological study of Neogynon as a new oral contraceptive steroid. PubMed · 1976 · 2 citations
    21. Synergistic Potential of Ecklonia cava and Oral Contraceptives inManaging Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Clinical and BiochemicalEvaluation International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology · 2025 · 1 citations
    22. Comparison of resumption of ovulation after cessation of oral contraceptives and medroxyprogesterone acetate in women with polycystic ovary syndrome Gynecological Endocrinology · 2024 · 1 citations
    23. Use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne Open access journal of contraception · 2011 · 1 citations
    24. Oral Contraceptives: Their Mode of Action and Dermatologic Applications 2005 · 1 citations
    25. Elevation of serum triglyceride and cholesterol levels from isotretinoin therapy with concomitant oral contraceptives Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety · 1995 · 1 citations
    26. The Use/Abuse of Oral Contraceptive Pills Among Males: A Mixed-Method Explanatory Sequential Study Over Jordanian Community Pharmacists medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2021 · 1 citations
    27. Balancing Hormones and Skin Health: A Focus on Oral Contraceptives in Dermatology La Prensa Medica · 2025
    28. Effects of Oral Contraceptives Containing Desogestrel and Drospirenone on Clinical, Hormonal, and Metabolic Parameters of the Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences · 2022
    29. Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial Research Square (Research Square) · 2020
    30. Effects of oral contraceptives on the quality of life of women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a crossover randomized controlled trial Research Square (Research Square) · 2020