Some Non-Pill Contraceptives Have Blood Clot Risks

Women using hormone-releasing skin patches, implants, vaginal rings were more likely to develop clots, study finds

May 11, 2012 RSS Feed Print

The Nuvaring for birth control.

"While these types of transdermal hormonal contraceptives may be more convenient for some women and lead to better compliance with appropriate use, they have their own set of medical side effects and concerns," she said.

"This highlights the importance of reviewing the risks, benefits and alternatives among differing types of medications within the same broad category," Poynor added.

For some women, these types of medications are extremely useful, but their potentially elevated risk of thrombosis should be reviewed before prescribing them, Poynor stressed.

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To learn more about contraceptives, visit the Planned Parenthood.