Which of the following is an indication for COC use?

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Which of the following is an indication for COC use?

Non-contraceptive benefits of combined oral contraceptives include improvement of acne, because the pills suppress ovarian androgen production and increase sex hormone–binding globulin, lowering free testosterone and sebum production in the skin. This is why acne is a recognized indication for COC use. In contrast, an active bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics, not hormones; pregnancy means contraception isn’t needed and COCs are contraindicated; and hypertension is not an indication—estrogen-containing products can raise blood pressure and are used cautiously or avoided in women with hypertension.

Non-contraceptive benefits of combined oral contraceptives include improvement of acne, because the pills suppress ovarian androgen production and increase sex hormone–binding globulin, lowering free testosterone and sebum production in the skin. This is why acne is a recognized indication for COC use. In contrast, an active bacterial infection is treated with antibiotics, not hormones; pregnancy means contraception isn’t needed and COCs are contraindicated; and hypertension is not an indication—estrogen-containing products can raise blood pressure and are used cautiously or avoided in women with hypertension.

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