Contraceptive Implants Considered Safe

March 2002 in “ Reactions Weekly ”

None &NA;

New to Cyproterone? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide →

cyproterone levonorgestrel venous thromboembolism pulmonary embolism polycystic ovary syndrome hirsutism androgenic alopecia severe acne VTE PE PCOS

Studysummary Some birth control pills increase blood clot risk; use them for specific conditions only.

Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer ·

View this study on link.springer.com →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Similar Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Venous and pulmonary thromboembolism and combined hormonal contraceptives. Systematic review and meta-analysis

63 citations , January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care”

This study concluded that combined hormonal contraceptives containing desogestrel, drospirenone, or cyproterone acetate were associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism compared to those containing levonorgestrel.

research Combined hormonal contraception and venous thromboembolism

46 citations , January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care”

This review discusses the increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, particularly noting higher risks with certain progestins like desogestrel, gestodene, and cyproterone acetate, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Contraceptive Implants

14 citations , April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health”

This article reviews non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants as long-acting contraceptives for women, discussing their effectiveness, associated side effects, and implementation challenges without reporting new clinical results.

research Contraception for the 21st Century

March 2001 in “Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology”

This paper is a quiz on contraceptive knowledge and reports no new research findings.

Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Young Women: A Nested Case-Control Analysis Using German Claims Data

research Use of combined oral contraceptives and risk of venous thromboembolism in young women: a nested case–control analysis using German claims data

3 citations , July 2022 in “BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology”

This study reports that among young women, combined oral contraceptives containing chlormadinone, among others, are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism compared to those containing levonorgestrel with low ethinylestradiol.