This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times
This could be a tough pill to swallow. An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception. Past research has suggested a link between the use of synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy and an increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
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.
This popular contraceptive method may double the risk of stroke and heart attack
A Danish study highlights the increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke associated with certain hormonal contraceptives like vaginal rings, s
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.
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The study revealed that there was a greater risk of both heart attack and stroke linked to most forms of hormonal contraceptives.
All but one common contraceptives linked to increased stroke and heart attack risk, study finds
Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their contraceptive choices
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.
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