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Review
. 2017 Jan;107(1):43-51.
doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.09.027. Epub 2016 Oct 25.

Combined hormonal contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a guideline

Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: ASRM@asrm.org  1 ; Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
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Combined hormonal contraception and the risk of venous thromboembolism: a guideline

Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Electronic address: ASRM@asrm.org et al. Fertil Steril. 2017 Jan.
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Abstract

While venous thromboembolism (VTE) is rare in young women of reproductive age, combined oral contraceptives increase the risk of VTE. In the patient in whom combined hormonal contraception is appropriate, it is reasonable to use any currently available preparation.

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