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Oral contraceptives may benefit women with asthma
New research shows that during natural menstrual cycles, women with asthma who were not taking oral contraceptives (OC) had lower exhaled nitric oxide levels (eNO), a marker of airway inflammation associated with asthma, than women who were taking OC. view more (2009-11-05)
New study supports view that third generation pill increases risk of blood clots
Women taking third generation oral contraceptives have a 1.7 fold increased risk of venous clotting (thrombosis) compared with those taking second generation oral contraceptives, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. Although the risks are small, they should be considered when deciding which contraceptive pill to use, report the authors.... view more... (2001-07-18)
Family history is a poor predictor of venous clotting
Family history of venous thromboembolism (blood clotting) is an unsatisfactory predictor for identifying common thrombophilic defects in women without thrombosis before taking oral contraceptives, finds a study in this week's BMJ. A total of 324 women (mean age 34 years) with no personal history of venous thromboembolism were screened for common... view more... (2001-04-24)
SMALL RISK OF PILL DISAPPEARS AFTER TEN YEARS
More than 300 million women throughout the world have used oral contraceptives since their inception in 1959. Although the short term effects of the pill are well documented, less is known about the long term effects. In this week's BMJ, Professor Valerie Beral and colleagues from the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and the Royal College of General... view more... (1999-01-07)
Oral contraceptives associated with reduced risk of multiple sclerosis
Over a three-year period, the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) was reduced in women taking oral contraceptives, according to a study in the September issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-09-13)
Increased stroke risk from birth control pills
She was only 30 years old, but she was experiencing the classic symptoms of a stroke. Her speech suddenly became slurred, and her left hand became clumsy while eating. view more (2009-10-27)
UK Study Underlines Safety Of Contraceptive Pill For Non-smokers (p 185)
Latest findings from a UK study established 35 years ago to assess the health outcomes for women using the contraceptive pill during the 1970s and 1980s are published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The key finding from the study highlights no increased risk of death from any cause (except cervical cancer) for non-smoking pill users; however... view more... (2003-07-16)
Oral contraceptives increase risk for breast cancer in some women, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child. view more (2006-10-31)
AIDS research reveals a lack of family-planning programs in Uganda
University of Alberta graduate student Jennifer Heys wants to make her message clear: there needs to be more education in Ugandan communities about contraception. view more (2009-11-24)
Year-round contraceptive, elimination of menstrual cycles safe, study shows
Researchers for the first time have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of continuous-use oral contraceptives that can eliminate menstrual cycles, according to a study published in the December issue of Contraception. view more (2006-12-13)
The Pill may increase the risk of breast cancer according to a large study of younger women
Women who have ever used the Pill face a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to one of the largest studies on oral contraceptive use, the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference heard on Friday 22 March. The women's risk rose by just over a quarter (26%) compared with women who had never used the Pill. Women who were still... view more... (2002-03-21)
Hormone use related to lower risk of macular degeneration in postmenopausal women
Women who take postmenopausal hormones appear to have a lower risk of developing advanced stages of the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, especially if they had also taken oral contraceptives in the past, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-04-15)
Research: Migraine and cardiovascular disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2009-10-28)
Contraceptive use may be safe, but information gaps remain
Introduced in the 1960s, oral contraceptives have been used by about 80 percent of women in the United States at some point in their lives. view more (2009-01-14)
Differing attitudes found between women and doctors concerning menstrual suppression
More than the two thirds of the women in a national survey say that they are interested in suppressing their menstrual periods but many of them aren't sure if it's safe. view more (2007-10-04)
New concepts in contraception
Latest research into dual-purpose contraceptives and non-hormonal contraception will be presented tomorrow at a major scientific conference in Melbourne. view more (2008-08-27)
Study explains potential failure of oral contraceptives with obese women
Researchers have identified a potential biological mechanism that could explain why oral contraceptives may be less effective at preventing pregnancy in obese women, as some epidemiological studies have indicated. view more (2009-07-15)
Taking the contraceptive pill may reduce the risk of developing cancer
Taking the contraceptive pill does not increase a woman's chances of developing cancer and may even reduce the risk for most women, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-12)
Study Demonstrates Safety of Oral Contraceptives in Women with Lupus
In a major study, women with either inactive or stable systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) - a disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and damages healthy tissues of the skin, joints and internal organs - were able to take oral contraceptives without increased risk of flares, or periods of increased disease activity, that... view more... (2005-12-23)
Initial type and frequency of migraine influences women’s stroke risk
The risk of ischaemic stroke is significantly increased in women whose first ever migraines were accompanied by aura, finds research in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. view more (2002-11-18)
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