The history of the association between oral contraceptive (OC) use and venous
thromboembolism (VT) began more than 35 years ago. Doctor Jordan, a general …

The results of three independent studies of venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) and oral
contraceptives are reviewed together with two further cohort/case-control studies which we …

The relationship between oral contraceptive usage and thromboembolism is controversial.
Since thromboembolism is often undiagnosed, both clinically and at routine autopsy, most …

Objective: Three research articles published in late 1995 and early 1996 suggested that oral
contraceptives containing either of the newer progestogens (gestodene or desogestrel) …

In the early 1960s, shortly after the introduction of oral contraceptives, the first case reports
appeared describing venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli in women using this method …

Background and purpose of the workshop Concern about the venous thromboembolism
(VTE) risk of new hormonal contraceptive options shortly after their entry into the market has …

Background Two studies recently published in the British Medical Journal, a retrospective
cohort study using information from the Danish registries1 and the MEGA case-control study …

BACKGROUND:: Oral contraceptives were introduced in the late 1950s, and their use has
altered society and has led to radical changes. Combined oral contraceptives are …

The relation of the risk of venous thromboembolism to the use of oral contraceptives was
assessed in a hospital-based study of 61 women suffering from a first episode of idiopathic …

Objectives. The majority of post‐thrombotic women are barred from using oral
contraceptives. We evaluated this policy for its clinical relevance. Design. A meta‐analysis of …