Oral Contraception-induced Hypertriglyceridemic Pancreatitis: A Case Report of A Rare But Still Present Complication

All estrogens-containing birth control pills will increase fasting serum triglyceride levels. This is an estrogenic dose-dependent increase and is reflected by an increase in very low-density lipoprotein-VLDL mainly due to an increased hepatic production of triglycerides. Although estrogens administration also elevates serum triglycerides in most patients without pre-existing hyperlipidemia, these increases are generally very mild and are not associated with pancreatitis. We present a case of 24-year woman who was treated for acute pancreatitis as a consequence of hypertriglyceridemia associated with oral contraceptive pills.