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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 Non-Contraceptive Benefits of Oral Hormonal Contraceptives

83 citations , December 2012 in “International journal of endocrinology and metabolism/International journal of endocrinology and metabolism.”

Oral contraceptives provide various health benefits beyond birth control, including managing menstrual issues, skin conditions, pain, and reducing the risk of certain cancers.

Effects of Oral Contraceptives Containing Desogestrel and Drospirenone on Clinical, Hormonal, and Metabolic Parameters of Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

research 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

March 2022 in “Scientific Journal of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences”

Oral contraceptives with desogestrel and drospirenone improve PCOS symptoms.

research The effect of an oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol and desogestrel on hair growth and hormonal parameters of hirsute women

11 citations , October 1986 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics”

The contraceptive reduced hair growth and altered hormone levels in hirsute women.

Clinical, Hormonal and Metabolic Parameters in Women With PCOS Using Different Combined Oral Contraceptives (Containing Chlormadinone Acetate Versus Drospirenone)

research Clinical, hormonal and metabolic parameters in women with PCOS with different combined oral contraceptives (containing chlormadinone acetate versus drospirenone)

25 citations , October 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation”

Both types of oral contraceptives improved symptoms and hormone levels in women with PCOS.

research Pharmacological investigation of vitamin E with combined oral contraceptives on INHBA gene against PCOS that intricate through melatonin PKC pathway

November 2023 in “Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine”

Vitamin E with oral contraceptives helps reduce PCOS symptoms by affecting hormone levels and stress.

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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 SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

in Treatment 6 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 Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 757 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

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.

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