Oral Contraceptives

Compounds, usually hormonal, taken orally in order to block ovulation and prevent the occurrence of pregnancy. The hormones are generally estrogen or progesterone or both.

Also Known As:

Contraceptives, Oral; Oral Contraceptives, Low-Dose; Oral Contraceptives, Phasic; Contraceptive, Low-Dose Oral; Contraceptive, Oral; Contraceptives, Low-Dose Oral; Contraceptives, Phasic Oral; Low Dose Oral Contraceptive; Low-Dose Oral Contraceptives; Oral Contraceptive, Low-Dose; Oral Contraceptives, Low Dose; Phasic Oral Contraceptives; Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive; Oral Contraceptive

Chemical Actions and Uses
- Pharmacologic Actions: 160
  - Therapeutic Uses: 47080
    - Reproductive Control Agents
      - Contraceptive Agents: 6494
        Female Contraceptive Agents: 5
        Oral Contraceptives: 9741
  - Physiological Effects of Drugs: 1
    - Reproductive Control Agents
      - Contraceptive Agents: 6494
        Female Contraceptive Agents: 5
        Oral Contraceptives: 9741

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Therapy/Procedure