Oral contraceptive pills induced hemichorea in an adolescent female with polycystic ovarian disease |
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| Authors: | Vijayan Sharmila Thirunavukkarasu Arun Babu |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India;1Department of Pediatrics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Puducherry, India |
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Chorea is a neurological adverse effect of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs). The onset of chorea following OCPs usage varies widely from few weeks to several years. We report a rare case of chorea which developed within a week of starting OCPs in an adolescent girl with polycystic ovarian disease.KEY WORDS: Chorea, oral contraceptive pills, polycystic ovarian disease |
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