Hormonal contraception and risk of major adverse cardiovascular events: A nationwide registry study from Finland
Contraception
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November 17, 2025
Modern hormonal contraception did not raise major event risk
In Finnish women aged 15–49, modern systemic hormonal contraception was not linked to higher rates of heart attack or ischemic stroke. *Prospective nationwide cohort with nested case-control; Level 2b (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 2b (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 6.7 / 10
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