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Some birth control pills, devices linked to greater heart risks

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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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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.

29 days ago·Washington, United States

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Wales Online

Contraceptive health update with heart attack and stroke warning

A major new study has found an increased risk with some pills, IUDs, implants, injections, patches and rings

29 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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News Medical

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 estimates for different products than previous studies.

29 days ago·United States

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The Sun

The 2 forms of contraceptive 'most likely to trigger heart attack and stroke'

CERTAIN contraceptives may carry a risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a new study. While the overall risk is very low, researchers said medics should be aware of the risks when prescribing certain hormonal contraceptives. GettyNon-oral combined contraceptives, such as the vaginal ring and patch, appeared to carry higher risks[/caption] The new study saw academics analyse data on more than two million women aged 15 to 49 in …

29 days ago·United Kingdom

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Certain contraceptives linked to small risk of heart attack and stroke - Rother Radio

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. The new study saw academics analyse data on more than two million women aged 15 to 49 in Denmark. During an average follow-up period of 11 years, researchers noted 4,730 strokes an…

29 days ago

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Medscape

Stroke, MI Risk and Contraceptives: Latest Findings

A real-world Danish registry study showed a significant increased relative risk, but small absolute risk, for stroke and heart attack with certain hormonal contraceptives.

29 days ago·United States

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