Why the study?
What are the cardiovascular complications associated with oral contraceptive use in women?
Population
Women taking oral contraceptives, particularly discussing risks for those over age 35
Design
Review
Follow-up
5 years (mentioned for incidence of certain risk factors)
Authors
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Supports individualized CV risk assessment before prolonged OC use; leaves open effects of modern low-dose formulations in prospective data.
What are the cardiovascular complications associated with oral contraceptive use in women?
Oral contraceptives carry significant cardiovascular risks, including thromboembolism and myocardial infarction, particularly with prolonged use and in women over 35, necessitating careful risk-benefit consideration.
Norman M. Kaplan (1978) studied this question.
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