Link Between Drospirenone-Containing Contraceptives And Higher Risk Of Blood Clots

The use of drospirenone-containing oral birth control pills is linked to a significantly higher risk of blood clots, both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, according to an article in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…

New Generation Contraceptive Birth Control Pills Double Risk Of Blood Clot

The newer contraceptive birth control pills appear to double the risk of blood clots says new research. One of the largest studies to look at the link better “the pill” and blood clots, showed the older formulas to have a lower risk, but the newer versions to perform better in regards to venous thromboembolism (VTE)…

Study Confirms Some Contraceptive Pills More Likely To Cause Blood Clots

Risk of venous thromboembolism from use of oral contraceptives containing different progestogens and oestrogen doses: Danish cohort study, 2001-9 A study published on http://www.bmj.com confirms previous findings that certain oral contraceptive pills are more likely to cause serious blood clots (venous thromboembolism – VTE ) than others…

Contraceptive Birth Control Pills Double Risk Of Blood Clot

The newer contraceptive birth control pills appear to double the risk of blood clots says new research. One of the largest studies to look at the link better “the pill” and blood clots, showed the older formulas to have a lower risk, but the newer versions to perform better in regards to venous thromboembolism (VTE)…

Do Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone Raise Blood Clot Risk? FDA Orders Safety Review

The FDA informs that new data regarding birth control pills containing drospirenone are being evaluated to determine what the risk of blood clots is. Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin – a female sex hormone. Birth control pills usually contain either progestin or estrogen – they prevent ovulation, among other things to avert pregnancy. The molecular formula of drospirenone is C24H30O3…

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