Combined Oral Contraceptives

Fixed drug combinations administered orally for contraceptive purposes.

Also Known As:

Contraceptives, Oral, Combined; Contraceptive Agents, Female, Combined; Oral Contraceptives, Combined; Contraceptive, Combined Oral; Contraceptives, Combined Oral; Oral Contraceptive, Combined; Combined Oral Contraceptive

Networked: 958 relevant articles (73 outcomes, 170 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Curtis, Kathryn M: 18 articles (06/2018 - 06/2002)
2.	Rosendaal, Frits R: 8 articles (10/2020 - 02/2003)
3.	Li, Ying: 8 articles (02/2017 - 08/2002)
4.	Marr, Joachim: 8 articles (01/2015 - 09/2004)
5.	Grimes, David A: 8 articles (04/2014 - 04/2009)
6.	Marchbanks, Polly A: 7 articles (01/2017 - 07/2010)
7.	Lopez, Laureen M: 7 articles (04/2014 - 04/2009)
8.	Olatunji, Lawrence A: 6 articles (10/2022 - 11/2016)
9.	Tepper, Naomi K: 6 articles (08/2019 - 07/2010)
10.	Zapata, Lauren B: 6 articles (08/2019 - 07/2010)

Related Diseases

1.	Acne Vulgaris 11/01/2013 - "Combined oral contraceptive pill can be the first line treatment in case of moderate hyperandrogenia, associated, if needed, with a specific acne treatment. " 12/01/2011 - "A systematic review of combined oral contraceptives confirmed their efficacy for acne in women. " 03/01/2011 - "An updated Cochrane Review confirmed the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in reducing acne lesion counts. " 11/01/1997 - "To evaluate the efficacy of a triphasic combined oral contraceptive (OC) in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris, 231 healthy US volunteers 15-49 years of age with this dermatologic condition were enrolled in a phase III, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. " 01/01/2023 - "Evaluating Dermatology Residents Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill Prescribing Practices, Knowledge, and Comfort Level in the Management of Acne Vulgaris: A Cross-sectional Survey Study."
2.	Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain) 01/01/2014 - "Other potential noncontraceptive benefits associated with E2V/DNG, like improvement in dysmenorrhea, sexual function, and quality of life, are comparable with those associated with other combined oral contraceptives and are discussed further in this review. " 01/01/2015 - "This open-label randomized controlled trial was designed to compare the efficacy of acupuncture and combined oral contraceptive (COC) pill in treating moderate-to-severe primary dysmenorrhea. " 01/01/2015 - "Efficacy of Acupuncture versus Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill in Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial." 02/01/2001 - "Combined oral contraceptives (COC) are an accepted treatment for dysmenorrhea in nonadolescent women. " 11/01/1990 - "The influence of different combined oral contraceptives on the prevalence and severity of dysmenorrhea."
3.	Hemorrhage 10/01/2009 - "Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are highly effective when correctly used but unscheduled bleeding, which occurs fairly commonly during the early months, is disruptive for many women. " 11/01/2009 - "The study was conducted to compare cycle control, bleeding pattern and efficacy of two low-dose combined oral contraceptives. " 01/01/2016 - "This study evaluated the impact of body mass index (BMI) on efficacy, safety and bleeding patterns during use of an ultra-low-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC). " 05/01/2015 - "Patient was given a trial of combined oral contraceptive pills for two consecutive cycles to observe withdrawal bleeding, but it failed. " 01/01/2016 - "Body mass index does not affect the efficacy or bleeding profile during use of an ultra-low-dose combined oral contraceptive."
4.	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (Syndrome, Stein-Leventhal) 07/20/2023 - "To compare between different combined oral contraceptive pills (COCPs) as part of the update of the International Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Assessment and Management of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). " 01/01/2023 - "Combined oral contraceptive pill compared with no medical treatment in the management of polycystic ovary syndrome: A systematic review." 12/24/2022 - "She was treated with combined oral contraceptives from 13 years old, due to a misdiagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome. " 12/01/2021 - "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Combined Oral Contraceptives, and the Risk of Dysglycemia: A Population-Based Cohort Study With a Nested Pharmacoepidemiological Case-Control Study." 01/01/2020 - "Influence of combined oral contraceptives on polycystic ovarian morphology-related parameters in Korean women with polycystic ovary syndrome."
5.	Menorrhagia 04/01/2009 - "Both the LNG-IUS and the combined oral contraceptive effectively decreased menstrual blood loss in women with idiopathic menorrhagia. " 01/01/2016 - "The aim of this study was to compare combined hormonal vaginal ring with ultralow-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC) pills in management of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). " 01/01/2016 - "Comparison of combined hormonal vaginal ring with ultralow-dose combined oral contraceptive pills in the management of heavy menstrual bleeding: A pilot study." 10/07/2009 - "The combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is claimed to have a variety of beneficial, inducing a regular shedding of a thinner endometrium and inhibiting ovulation thus having the effect of treating menorrhagia and providing contraception. " 01/01/2000 - "2. the effectiveness of combined oral contraceptive pills (OCP) compared with other medical therapies for the treatment of menorrhagia. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	drospirenone
2.	Ethinyl Estradiol (Estinyl)
3.	Levonorgestrel (Plan B)
4.	Progestins (Progestagens)
5.	Contraceptive Agents (Contraceptives)
6.	Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)
7.	Metformin (Glucophage)
8.	Spironolactone (Aldactone)
9.	Norethindrone Acetate (Norlutate)
10.	Hormones (Hormone)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Contraception (Birth Control)
2.	Therapeutics
3.	Injections
4.	Female Contraceptive Devices (Vaginal Ring)
5.	Hormone Replacement Therapy (Therapy, Hormone Replacement)