| Literature DB >> 10408492 |
R M Herings, J Urquhart, H G Leufkens.
Abstract
New use of third generation oral contraceptives is associated with a four-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism compared with users of second generation oral contraceptives, particularly among young, healthy women.Entities:
Keywords: Adolescents; Adolescents, Female; Age Factors; Biology; Cardiovascular Effects; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Methods; Demographic Factors; Desogestrel; Developed Countries; Diseases; Embolism; Ethinyl Estradiol; Europe; Family Planning; Netherlands; Oral Contraceptives; Physiology; Population; Population Characteristics; Research Report; Risk Factors; Thromboembolism; Vascular Diseases; Western Europe; Youth
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10408492 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01257-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lancet ISSN: 0140-6736 Impact factor: 79.321