Why the study?
Does oral contraceptive use increase blood pressure in women attending family planning clinics?
Does oral contraceptive use increase blood pressure in women attending family planning clinics?
Oral contraceptive use is associated with elevated blood pressure, with evidence suggesting both the estrogen and progestogen components contribute to this effect.
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May support BP monitoring in oral contraceptive users; leaves open causality and optimal progestogen dosing.
Khaw et al. (1982) studied this question.