Some Hormonal Birth Control Tied to Greater Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a greater risk of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, or heart attack, according to a study of more than 2 million Danish women. The absolute risk remained low for all the contraceptive methods, the researchers stated.

Apr 22, 2025 - 16:44
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Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a greater risk of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, or heart attack, according to a study of more than 2 million Danish women. The absolute risk remained low for all the contraceptive methods, the researchers stated.