Venous thromboembolism among new users of different oral contraceptives.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic
- Desogestrel
- Thromboembolism