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Heart attack and stroke risk higher with certain hormonal contraceptives
Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack
Certain contraceptives linked to small risk of heart attack, stroke
Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new study.While the overall risk is very low, researchers said medics should be aware of the risks when prescribing certain hormonal contraceptives.
Combined contraceptive pill could ‘double risk of stroke and heart attack’
BMJ study finds non-oral combined contraceptives to carry the highest risk, but doctors advise women against stopping birth control
Some birth control pills, devices linked to greater heart risks
The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study finds.
This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times
After adjusting for factors such as age, education, high blood pressure and diabetes, researchers linked the estrogen-progestin pill — known colloquially as the birth control pill — to twice the risk of ischemic stroke and heart attack.
expert reaction to study looking at hormonal contraceptives and stroke and heart attack risk
A study published in the BMJ looks at hormonal contraceptives and the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, Clinical Director at the British Heart Foundation and consultant cardiologist, said:
New study adds to evidence of stroke and heart attack risk with some hormonal contraceptives
Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ that draws on prescription records to give more precise estimates for different products than previous studies.
Health Matters: Some contraceptives linked to stroke risk, study says
Certain hormonal contraceptives are being linked with higher risk of stroke and heart attack. A large study from Denmark found products containing estrogen posed the highest risk, specifically the vaginal ring and skin patch.
GP issues plea to anyone taking the pill after alarming study findings
"Oestrogen is a ‘sticky’ hormone because it makes blood more likely to clot. It is well-known that The Pill increases blood ...
Venous thromboembolism risk higher for certain hormonal contraceptives
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to a research letter published online Feb.
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New Study Links Some Hormonal Contraceptives to Clots
The study revealed the risk of developing venous thromboembolisms from various types of synthetic hormones, providing ...
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Study finds varying cardiovascular risks associated with different hormonal contraceptives
Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark in The BMJ today that draws on prescription records to give more precise ...
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Certain contraceptives linked to small risk of heart attack and stroke
Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new ...