Study links this popular contraceptive method to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

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Study links this popular contraceptive method to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

A recent study found that hormonal contraceptives have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. The study was published in The British Medical Journal (BMJ) and the researchers followed more than 20 lakh women in Denmark for more than 10 years. Hormonal contraceptives are methods of birth control that use synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy. These work by regulating a woman's hormonal cycle to prevent ovulation, thickening cervical mucus to…

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Scientists link the pill to threat of stroke and heart attack - with one type raising the risk fourfold

Most contraceptives, including the widely-used combined pill, could double women's risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to a major study published in the British Medical Journal.The findings have significant implications, as approximately 248 million women worldwide use hormonal contraceptives daily.Danish researchers analysed more than two million women aged 15 to 49 over a period of up to 11 years.The comprehensive study, led by expert…

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Abortion pills may raise heart & stroke risk

A recent study suggests that commonly used abortion medications and devices could double the risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers in Denmark found that contraceptive medications along with certain medical devices were linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues. According to the study published in The BMJ these medications contain hormones estrogen and progestin which are widely prescribed for birth control. Dr. Herman Younis a …

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Use of this widely used contraceptive method could potentially double the risk of strokes and heart attacks.

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Are Hormonal Birth Control Methods Safe? Contraceptives That May Increase Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke

For those considering different contraceptive methods, the results of a recent study may help them make informed choices.

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Some hormonal contraceptives may carry an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, revealed a new research published this week in The British Medical Journal (BMJ). News RT A team of researchers from Denmark found that higher risk estimates corresponded to products containing estrogen, in particular the vaginal ring, a soft plastic ring that is placed inside the vagina and that prevents pregnancy by releasing the same hormones as the pill, a…