Why Are Women More Prone to Knee Injuries Than Men? (VIDEO)

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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This video explains a new research study showing that young women who are on oral birth control have lower rates of ACL knee injuries that require reconstructive surgery. Estrogen makes this ligament more susceptible to injury and oral birth control stabilizes and lessens estrogen levels.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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