Research Article: Health Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study Among Saudi Women in Jeddah
Abstract:
In addition to being used to prevent conception, hormonal contraceptives can also be used for family planning, regulating menstruation, reducing the risk of ovarian cysts, etc. Among the hormonal methods of contraception, there are several birth control methods available, including pills, patches, implants, injections, intravaginal delivery, and intrauterine delivery. Oral contraceptive pills typically contain two synthetic hormones, progestins and estrogens, which work by selectively inhibiting anterior pituitary secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which prevent the ovary from releasing ovum and encourages contraception. Current OCPs contain low progestin (.mg/day) and estrogens (.mg/day). OCPs are commonly used by women. Women on oral contraceptives are about million worldwide, so several systemic and oral side effects have occurred. The systemic side effects include cardiovascular and thromboembolic problems, nausea, vomiting, breast heaviness, and irregular menstruation.
Introduction:
In addition to being used to prevent conception, hormonal contraceptives can also be used for family planning, regulating menstruation, reducing the risk of ovarian cysts, etc. Among the hormonal methods of contraception, there are several birth control methods available, including pills, patches, implants, injections, intravaginal delivery, and intrauterine delivery. Oral contraceptive pills typically contain two synthetic hormones, progestins and estrogens, which work by selectively inhibiting anterior pituitary…
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