Oral Contraceptives — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Ethinyl estradiol combinations
Drug Class: Hormonal
Synthetic hormones that prevent pregnancy by suppressing ovulation.
Nutrients That Oral Contraceptives May Deplete
Long-term use of Oral Contraceptives is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Zinc
Common Side Effects of Oral Contraceptives
- Blood clots
- Mood changes
- Weight gain
- Nutrient deficiencies
Key Drug Interactions — Oral Contraceptives
Oral Contraceptives has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Antibiotics
- Anticonvulsants
- St. John's Wort
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oral Contraceptives deplete nutrients?
Yes. Oral Contraceptives has been associated with depletion of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Oral Contraceptives deplete?
Oral Contraceptives is associated with lower levels of: Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Oral Contraceptives?
Common side effects associated with Oral Contraceptives include: Blood clots; Mood changes; Weight gain; Nutrient deficiencies.