Researchers state that while the absolute risk is low, it should still be taken into account when prescribing these products.

A new study confirms previous findings that hormonal birth control is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and ...

Some hormonal contraceptives are associated with a small but significant increased risk of stroke and heart attack, according ...

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack an ...

Certain contraceptives may carry a slightly increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in women, according to a large new ...

Increased relative risk of stroke and myocardial infarction, but absolute risk is low Approximately 80% of women worldwide have used hormonal contraception at some point in their lives.1 This high ...