Dr. Barry Dworkin

Small absolute increase in venous blood clot risk noted with birth control pills containing drospirenone

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 8, 2011

Source:

Blood clot risk higher with some types of pill 

Reference:

Higher risk of venous thrombosis associated with drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives: a population-based cohort study

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