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The Effect of Oral Contraceptive Hormones on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strength | Synapse

November 25, 2019

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The Effect of Oral Contraceptive Hormones on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Strength

JKJaclyn A. KonopkaNYU Langone Health LHLauren J. HsueOregon Health & Science University WCWenteh ChangStanford University

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OC formulations with high progestin-to-estrogen ratios may benefit female athletes by reducing their ACL injury risk by decreasing the effects of relaxin on the ACL.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7c965a2a48916bbbed936 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/0363546519887167

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