Use of combined hormonal contraception has only small effects on CVD because of the low baseline incidence of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE) among young women. Women with existing risk factors or existing CVD, however, should consider alternative contraception...
ESHRE Capri Workshop Group
Hormones and cardiovascular health in women.
Hum Reprod Update. 2006 Sep-Oct;12(5):483-97.
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