Limited evidence suggests a protective association between oral contraceptive pill use and anterior cruciate ligament injuries in females: a systematic review - Samuelson K, Balk EM, Sevetson EL, Fleming BC.

CONTEXT: Female athletes aged 14 to 18 years are at particular risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Hormonal factors are thought to predispose them to this injury. Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) might reduce ACL injury risk, although the li...

Source: SafetyLit - October 14, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news