Oral contraceptives (OCs) were first approved for use in the US in 1960 [1]. The OC pill is
colloquially referred to as “the pill,” and it is the second most popular form of contraception in …

PIP: Oral contraceptives (OCs) can affect the skin through their hormonal effects or through
iatrogenic effects associated with their toxicity in certain individuals. They may also be …

Progesterone is a natural hormone synthesized in the human body and is found in the
serum of both sexes. In many species, including humans, progesterone is involved in the …

Because of social, political, financial, or legal reasons, many contraceptive methods have
been removed from the contraceptive armamentarium, sometimes almost as quickly as they …

SKINmed: Dermatology for the Clinician (ISSN 1540-9740) is published bimonthly (Jan.,
March, May, July, Sept., Nov.) by Le Jacq Ltd., Three Parklands Drive, Darien, CT 06820 …

Estrogens are hormones with wide-ranging and significant biological effects on many
tissues. Major target organs are the reproductive tract, genitals, bone, blood vessels, and …

Oral contraceptive (OC) use is associated with several important noncontraceptive benefits.
OCs provide significant protection against life-threatening disorders (such as ovarian …

The first hormonal pill, called Enovid®, was approved by the Federal Drug Administration
(FDA) in May 1960. It contained mestranol and norethisterone. Over the years, oral …

We present a patient with diffuse baldness related to low dose oral contraceptive (LD-OC).
Although LD-OC scarcely induce troublesome side effects if prescribed in accordance with …

Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is a very potent synthetic analog of progesterone, classified as a
progestin. It was discovered in 1962 by the German company Schering. CPA was developed …