Why the study?
Do third-generation oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism compared to second-generation oral contraceptives?
Do third-generation oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism compared to second-generation oral contraceptives?
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The risk of venous thromboembolism is similar between second- and third-generation oral contraceptives when adequately controlling for confounding factors such as age and duration of use.
Kaper et al. (2000) studied this question.
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