Why the study?
Do oral contraceptives increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in nonpregnant women of reproductive age?
Population
nonpregnant women of reproductive age
Comparison
oral contraceptives vs not using oral contraceptives
Design
Review
Authors
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Urges cardiovascular risk evaluation before prescribing; leaves open effects of newer formulations for prospective study.
Do oral contraceptives increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke in nonpregnant women of reproductive age?
This review highlights the established increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke associated with oral contraceptive use in women of reproductive age.
Bruce V. Stadel (1981) studied this question.
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