Studies link pill to increased heart risks; but positives still outweigh negatives
April 3rd, 2007 Posted by: Dr. Cox
Hormonal birth control pills may increase markers of cardiovascular disease risk and the chance of developing cervical cancer, according to a handful of studies published and presented at medical meetings within the past month. Experts say, however, that while these studies help paint a more complete picture of the effects of this form of contraception, the positives still outweigh the negatives.
“These [findings] should not change the way oral contraceptives are prescribed,” said Nieca Goldberg, MD, medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart Program.