Key result
Current use of oral contraceptives is associated with a less than two-fold increased risk of myocardial infarction, with a population attributable risk of <3 events per 1 million women-years.
Why the study?
Does the use of oral contraceptives increase the risk of myocardial infarction in young women?
Population
Young women
Comparison
Oral contraceptives vs Non-use or previous use of oral contraceptives
Design
Review
Authors
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Low absolute MI risk with current OCs supports individualized decisions; leaves open effects of newer progestogens.
Does the use of oral contraceptives increase the risk of myocardial infarction in young women?
The risk of myocardial infarction associated with oral contraceptive use has decreased in recent years, though questions remain regarding the safety profile of newer progestogen formulations.
Margaret Thorogood (1997) conducted a review in Myocardial Infarction. Oral contraceptives was evaluated on Myocardial infarction. Current use of oral contraceptives is associated with a less than two-fold increased risk of myocardial infarction, with a population attributable risk of <3 events per 1 million women-years.
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