title: [Effects of contraceptive pills in the field of otorhinolaryngology (author's transl)].
abstract: Besides the wellknown alterations of the Eustachian tube there will be discussed the effects of the contraceptive pills on salivarian glands and on inner ear. The influence of the gestagen and estrogen on the regulation mechanism of the above mentioned organs is demonstrated. Especially the erectile tissue of the submandibular and parotic glands and recidiving sudden deafness are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005064:Eustachian Tube / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000187:drug effects; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000187:drug effects*; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
vernacular_title: Auswirkungen von steroidaler Kontrazeption auf Organe im HNO-Bereich?