Monday, December 3, 2012

Combined oral contraceptives increase risk of blood clots in women with PCOS

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are taking combined oral contraceptives have a 2-fold risk of blood clots compared with women without the disorder who take contraceptives, states a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121204/Combined-oral-contraceptives-increase-risk-of-blood-clots-in-women-with-PCOS.aspx

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