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March 22, 2010
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Combination Oral Contraceptives and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
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Combination Oral Contraceptives and the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism
March 22, 2010 (Issue: 1334)
Combination oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Their benefits, in addition to preventing pregnancy, include lowering the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer, reducing dysfunctional uterine bleeding and...more
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