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GlossaryOral 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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research Side-effects and possible complications of oral contraceptive drugs.

11 citations , January 1980 in “PubMed”

Oral contraceptives can cause nausea, headaches, mood changes, and other side effects, especially early on.

Oral Contraceptive Pill Treatment Alters Gene Expression of Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women

research 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

2 citations , February 2023 in “BMC women's health”

Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.

research Drug interactions between herbal medicines and oral contraceptives

October 2021 in “Research Society and Development”

Herbal medicines can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.

research 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

1 citations , March 2011 in “Hospital Pharmacy”

Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.

research Alopecia From Oral Contraceptives

16 citations , August 1967 in “JAMA”

Oral contraceptives may cause hair loss in women.

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community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community AGA responded to steroid shots? Biopsy wrong? Please help!

in Female 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A woman with AGA is using spironolactone, dutasteride, finasteride, oral minoxidil, bicalutamide, and anti-androgenic birth control but still experiences worsening hair loss. Steroid shots temporarily stop her hair shedding, leading her to question her biopsy results.

community An argument for why we should take topical Dutasteride seriously

in Research/Science 86 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.

community 18 months Dut - Shed after shed without any gains

in Update 115 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride caused persistent hair shedding and no improvement for 18 months, leading to a switch back to finasteride. The user also uses oral minoxidil and plans to focus on better scalp health.

community Losing ground after 14 months of fin use and 11 months of min

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 53 upvotes 4 years ago

A 24-year-old person who is worried about their hair loss after 14 months of taking finasteride and 11 months of minoxidil. Replies to the post suggested sticking with their current regimen, that shedding from one part may not be telogen effluvium, and that shedding is normal with these drugs and they should evaluate in two to three months.

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