Unusal signs and symptoms associated with oral contraceptive medication

Koide, S.S.; Lyle, K.C.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine 15(6): 214-224

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758
PMID: 1104827
Document Number: 87955
A review of medical history concerning case history reports of adverse clinical manifestations of hormonal contraceptives is presented. The unusual complicatons described are: gingivitis, dilation of the ureters, masculinization of the female fetus, candidiasis, ischemic colitis, megaloblastic anemia, chorea, alopecia, chloasma pigmentation, prophyria, photosensitivity, herpes gestationis, lupus, erythematous syndrone, erythema modosum and corneal irritation. The pathophysiology of the lesion and its relation to hormone action are presented.

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