Systemic hormonal contraception and risk of venous thromboembolism

ConclusionsAn increased risk of venous thromboembolism is associated with ethinylestradiol-containing combined preparations. The use of estradiol-containing combined preparations confers only a slightly increased risk, possibly driven by cyproterone-containing combined oral contraceptives, whereas the use of progestin-only contraception is not associated with venous thromboembolism.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - May 28, 2022 Category: OBGYN Authors: Oskari Heikinheimo, Elena Toffol, Timo Partonen, Anna But, Antti Latvala, Jari Haukka Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research