The Pill

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf oral contraceptive
gptkbp:alternativeName oral contraceptive
COCP
birth control pill
contraceptive pill
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
1960
gptkbp:canBe emergency contraception (in some cases)
gptkbp:canBeMissed may reduce effectiveness
gptkbp:canReduceRiskOf gptkb:cancer
gptkb:endometrial_cancer
gptkbp:category hormonal contraceptive
gptkbp:cause breast tenderness
breakthrough bleeding
decreased libido
gptkbp:contains estrogen
progestin
gptkbp:contraindication women over 35 who smoke
women with certain cancers
women with history of blood clots
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Gregory_Pincus
gptkb:John_Rock
gptkb:Margaret_Sanger
gptkb:Katharine_McCormick
gptkbp:effect about 91% with typical use
over 99% with perfect use
gptkbp:form biphasic
monophasic
triphasic
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pill
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Bayer
gptkb:Pfizer
gptkb:Teva_Pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst sexually transmitted infections
gptkbp:reduces menstrual cramps
gptkbp:regulates hormone levels
menstrual cycles
gptkbp:requires regular daily intake
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
headache
increased risk of blood clots
mood changes
weight gain
gptkbp:taken daily
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:polycystic_ovary_syndrome
acne
gptkbp:usedFor birth control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Loretta_Lynn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5