Editorial Commentary: Hormonal Contraceptives May Provide Protection From Knee Ligament Injury Requiring Surgery—An Unexpected Benefit of Hormonal Birth Control

Women taking hormonal birth control have a statistically decreased risk of experiencing an anterior cruciate ligament injury requiring surgery. The protective effect of hormonal birth control is evident irrespective of whether by device, oral medication, or systemic administration. Additionally, the benefits are seen with diverse products. Owing to the complexity and interactions of hormones on physiology, the mechanism of this protection is unclear due to the complexity and interactions of hormones on physiology. it has been shown that hormonal fluctuations has multiple affects including postural stability, cognitive performance, and brain function including risk aversion. Finally, this effect is not seen in female individuals aged between 15 and 19 years, although data collection on this topic in this age group may be poor.