Key result
Oral contraceptive use in women of child-bearing age was estimated to cause an excess of three deaths from thromboembolism per 100,000 women per year compared to non-users.
Why the study?
Do oral contraceptives increase the risk of death from thrombosis and embolism in women of child-bearing age?
Population
Women of child-bearing age
Comparison
Oral contraceptives vs Non-users of oral contraceptives
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports risk-benefit counseling for oral contraceptive users; leaves open need for updated randomized data on modern formulations.
Observational
Yes
Do oral contraceptives increase the risk of death from thrombosis and embolism in women of child-bearing age?
Oral contraceptive use in women of child-bearing age is associated with an increased risk of fatal thromboembolic events.
Inman et al. (1968) conducted an observational in Thrombosis and embolism. Oral contraceptives vs. Non-users was evaluated on Death from thromboembolism. Oral contraceptive use in women of child-bearing age was estimated to cause an excess of three deaths from thromboembolism per 100,000 women per year compared to non-users.
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