Are you someone who prefers to pop a morning-after pill or other contraceptive pills after unprotected intercourse? Then this could be a hard pill to swallow.
A new study has found a higher risk of heart attack and stroke associated with hormonal contraceptives. Among the many birth control methods, an estimated 250 million women worldwide rely on hormonal contraception. Though previous studies have suggested a potential increased risk of ischaemic stroke and heart attack with their use, the findings were inconsistent.
However, a new study from Denmark, published in The BMJ, has added to the evidence. The highest risk estimates were for oestrogen-containing products, in particular the vaginal ring and skin patch.
The researchers said that the absolute risk remains low, however, given the widespread use of such…