The full form of OC in Medical is Oral Contraceptive. These are also known as combined oral contraceptive pills, and they are birth control pills that need to be taken orally by women. The main ingredients of these pills are estrogen and progestin. These pills alter the menstrual cycle and eliminate the ovulation phase, thus preventing pregnancy.
Oral contraceptives have been used since 1960 as an effective method to avoid pregnancy. There is some non-contraceptive use of the OC pills, which includes treatment of menstrual cramps, polycystic ovary syndrome and excessive bleeding. There are certain side effects linked to this pill, and hence you should consult your gynaecologist before you start taking OC pills. Apart from this, OC pills are preferred over other contraceptive methods like Copper T.
Other full forms of OC: