Oral Contraceptive Use and Improved Graft Maturation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Female Patients: An MRI-Based Study
The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on May 12, 2026
Abstract
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Background:Female athletes have a greater risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, a disparity partly attributed to hormonal influences on ligament biomechanics and collagen metabolism. Oral contraceptives (OCs) may stabilize hormonal ...
Background:Female athletes have a greater risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, a disparity partly attributed to hormonal influences on ligament biomechanics and collagen metabolism. Oral contraceptives (OCs) may stabilize hormonal ...