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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Birth control ring and patch linked to higher clot, stroke risk, study says
Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.
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
Combination Birth Control Pills Could Block Blood Flow To Your Brain
A recent study found that vaginal rings and even skin patches had used the same combination of hormones that pose similar health risks.
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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