Elevated risk of blood clots in women taking birth control containing drospirenone, study shows
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 14:00
in Health & Medicine
New research has found an increased risk of arterial thrombotic events and venous thromboembolic events -- commonly referred to as blockage of arteries and blood clots, respectively -- associated with drospirenone-containing birth control pills compared to four low-dose estrogen combined hormonal contraceptives.