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Combined hormonal contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a guideline.

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While venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in young women of reproductive age, combined oral contraceptives increase the risk of VTE. In the patient in whom combined hormonal contraception is appropriate,… Click to show full abstract

While venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in young women of reproductive age, combined oral contraceptives increase the risk of VTE. In the patient in whom combined hormonal contraception is appropriate, it is reasonable to use any currently available preparation.

Keywords: venous thromboembolism; risk; combined hormonal; hormonal contraception

Journal Title: Fertility and sterility
Year Published: 2017

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