OCP

There are multiple definitions:

  1. oral contraceptive pill(English)

    • reduces luteinizing hormone secretion and thus ovarian androgen secretion. Additional reductions in free androgen concentration occur through increased levels of sex hormone–binding globulin. Provides benefit by protecting against endometrial hyperplasia in amenorrheic women with excess estrogen exposure. Although it helps many women overcome the troublesome symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome, it has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in the general population. Additional concerns include a negative impact on inflammatory markers and diabetes risk. First-line option for symptoms of androgen excess, such as hirsutism and acne
    • CVD, PCOS, XO
    • Gynecology, Woman /female, Menstruation
    • https://doi.org…35868-2.00035-9
    • https://doi.org….1111/bph.14624

  2. ocular cicatricial pemphigoid(English)

    • a chronic, progressive cicatrizing inflammatory disease of presumed autoimmune etiology affecting the mucous membranes and skin. It has sight-threatening ocular manifestations and potentially life-threatening extraocular manifestations
    • Ophthalmology, Dermatology
    • https://doi.org…1882-005-0078-9

  3. open circuit potential(English)