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Ma R. Assessing VTE risk with non-oral hormonal contraception

Assessing VTE risk with non-oral hormonal contraception

20 Jun 2012Registered users

Women who use combined contraceptive transdermal patches or vaginal rings are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared with non-users of hormonal contraception but the absolute risk is low, a large cohort study has confirmed. [With external links to the current evidence base]

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