Study Finds Certain Kinds of Birth Control Could Raise Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Study Finds Certain Kinds of Birth Control Could Raise Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerCris Cantón / Getty ImagesA recent study linked some hormonal birth controls to higher stroke and heart attack risk.Vaginal rings, skin patches, and the pill containing both estrogen and progestin had the highest risk.Cardiovascular risk from birth control is low overall, but experts recommend talking to a healthcare provider to pick the safest option for you.Several forms of hormonal birth control could come with a …