Oral Contraceptives (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 has been associated with lower levels of the following nutrients. This pattern data is surfaced by WePattern's 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