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Oral Contraception and Risk of a Cerebral Thromboembolis Attack:Results of a Case-Control Study
BMJ 306:956-963, Kidegaard,O., 1993
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Article Abstract
Low dose oral contraceptives are associated with an increased risk of cerebral thromboembolic attack.Combined or sequential pills containing 30- 40 ug oestrogen are associated with a one third reduced risk compared with preparations containing 50 ug oestrogen.Progestogen only pills did not increase the risk of a cerebral thromboembolic attack.
 
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