News tagged with oral contraceptives

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Study adds to evidence on clot risks of non-oral contraceptives

A study published on BMJ website today adds to the evidence that certain non-oral hormonal contraceptives (e.g. skin patches, implants and vaginal rings) carry a higher risk of serious blood clots (known as venous thromb ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created May 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Certain birth control pills may carry higher blood clot risk: FDA

(HealthDay) -- U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that birth controls pills containing drospirenone -- a man-made version of the hormone progesterone -- may be associated with a higher risk of blood clots ...

Medications created Apr 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study reveals contraceptive cancer risks

A study has revealed that injectable contraceptives that are widely used around the world influence the risk of developing several types of cancer.

Cancer created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

US recalls India-made birth control pills

A batch of birth control pills manufactured in India for US distribution has been recalled due to a packaging error that could make the pills ineffective, US health authorities said on Monday.

Medications created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New DVT guidelines: No evidence to support 'economy class syndrome'

New evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) address the many risk factors for developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or blood clot, as the result of long-distance travel. These risk ...

Health created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods

A large Scandinavian study, that has been running for 30 years, has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods reports ...

Other created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pfizer recalls 1 million packets of US birth control pills

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Wednesday recalled one million packets of birth control pills over a packaging error that could put women at risk of unintended pregnancy.

Medications created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study finds convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods

A large Scandinavian study that has been running for 30 years has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods – dysmenorrhoea. ...

Health created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Women advised to avoid ZEN bust-enhancing supplements because of possible cancer risk

Women who use bust-enhancing dietary supplements containing the mycoestrogen zearalenone (ZEN), a naturally occurring toxin that widely contaminates agricultural products, could be increasing their risk of breast cancer. ...

Cancer created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Drospirenone-containing contraceptives linked to 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 Canadian Medical Association Jo ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study confirms some contraceptive pills more likely to cause blood clots

A study published in the British Medical Journal today confirms previous findings that certain oral contraceptive pills are more likely to cause serious blood clots (venous thromboembolism - VTE ) than others.

Medications created Oct 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women on Pill pick a dud in bed but a dude in the home

Women who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but a sounder bet for a long-term relationship, according to an unusual study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B ...

Other created Oct 12, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Birth control pills affect memory, study finds

Women who use contraceptives like birth control pills experience memory changes, according to new UC Irvine research. Their ability to remember the gist of an emotional event improves, while women not using the contraceptives ...

Neuroscience created Sep 09, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Gradual bone reduction seen in some pill users

Birth control pills may reduce a woman's bone density, according to a study published online July 13 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism by Group Health Research Institute (GHRI) scientists. Impacts on bon ...

Health created Jul 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Previous cancer history increases chances of clotting disorders after knee surgery, study suggests

A history of cancer was a significant risk factor for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy, according to a study being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting ...

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