OCPs

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf abbreviation
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:the_pill
gptkbp:canBe emergency contraception (in some regimens)
gptkbp:contains estrogen
progestin
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:cancer
gptkb:liver_disease
history of thromboembolic disorders
gptkbp:effect about 91% with typical use
over 99% with perfect use
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label OCPs
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960
gptkbp:manufacturer various pharmaceutical companies
gptkbp:mayIncreaseRiskOf breast cancer (slightly)
gptkbp:notProtectAgainst sexually transmitted infections
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired true
gptkbp:reduces gptkb:cancer
gptkb:endometrial_cancer
gptkbp:regimen 21 days active, 7 days placebo
28 days continuous
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
headache
increased risk of blood clots
gptkbp:standsFor oral contraceptive pills
gptkbp:usedFor birth control
treatment of acne
regulation of menstrual cycles
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:OCP_uniform
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6