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Query: UMLS:C0086543 (
cataract
)
29,165
document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
3 cases of cataracts in young women after regular and prolonged use of an oral contraceptive (
Stediril
, used by 80-90% of the women under such treatment in France) are reported. In 1 case, after thorough examination, the use of contraceptives was ruled out as a factor causing the
cataract
. However, the authors are of the opinion that
cataract
cases among young women are increasing, and recommend further studies to establish a possible correlation with the use of oral contraceptive. The report is followed by a discussion with a panel of colleagues, some of whom report similar cases.
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PMID:[Contraceptive agents and cataract]. 446 26
