articleBMJOct 25, 2011HYBRID OA

Risk of venous thromboembolism from use of oral contraceptives containing different progestogens and oestrogen doses: Danish cohort study, 2001-9

ØLØjvind LidegaardLNLars NielsenCWCharlotte Wessel SkovlundFEFinn Egil SkjeldestadELEllen Løkkegaard

University of Copenhagen · Rigshospitalet · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the risk of venous thromboembolism from use of combined oral contraceptives according to progestogen type and oestrogen dose.

Design

National historical registry based cohort study.

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Topics
Keywords
  • Gestodene
  • Desogestrel
  • Drospirenone
  • Medicine
  • Levonorgestrel
  • Progestogen
  • Pill
  • Gynecology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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