Ovral and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Ovral (ethinyl estradiol; norgestrel), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Prilosec, and have Eczema.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Ovral. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,503 people who have side effects when taking Ovral from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ovral?

Ovral has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; norgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 1,571 Ovral users. Check the latest studies of Ovral.

What is Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,613 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

On Jul, 23, 2026

1,503 people reported to have side effects when taking Ovral.
Among them, 37 people (2.46%) have Constipation.

Among these 37 people:

How long have people been on Ovral when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Ovral? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Ovral? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ovral? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 35.14%
Urinary Tract Infection: 13 people, 35.14%
Depression: 13 people, 35.14%
Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 35.14%
Gait Disturbance: 13 people, 35.14%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 13 people, 35.14%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 35.14%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 13 people, 35.14%
Abdominal Pain: 13 people, 35.14%
Blood Glucose Increased: 12 people, 32.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 12 people, 32.43%
Stress And Anxiety: 8 people, 21.62%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 6 people, 16.22%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 16.22%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 16.22%
Analgesia: 6 people, 16.22%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 16.22%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 6 people, 16.22%
Depression: 6 people, 16.22%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 16.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ethinyl estradiol; norgestrel (the active ingredients of Ovral) and Ovral (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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