Hormonal contraceptives linked with cardiovascular risks: Study

NEW DELHI: A study has found that hormonal contraceptives are related with a higher risk of stroke and heart attack.

However, researchers from the University of Copenhagen said that while the overall risk remains low, clinicians should consider the potential risks before prescribing them.

Following over 20 lakh women in Denmark for more than 10 years, the team found that the most commonly used hormonal contraceptive — the combined oestrogen-progestin pill — was associated with double the risk of ischaemic stroke and heart attack.

Source: PTI News

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