Popular New Birth Control May Be Risky
The U.S. FFDA is reviewing results from two studies that show a higher risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing the compound drospirenone.
The FDA is evaluating conflicting results from these and earlier studies. Newer birth control drugs including Yaz and Yasmin contain the compound.
According to Reuters:
“The two studies looked at whether there is a higher risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing drospirenone, when compared to similar women taking pills containing a different compound called levonorgestrel. The studies showed the risk of blood clots is reported to be up to 2-3 times greater than levonorgestrel-containing pills.”
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