Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Empowered Health News | Birth control pill & heart disease


www.empowereddoctor.com A recent study from Ghent University in Belgium suggests that oral contraceptives ? notably high estrogen ones sold decades ago ? might increase the chances of having artery buildups that can raise the risk of heart disease. Researchers claim that women who have used oral contraceptives are more likely to have a buildup of plaque in their arteries compared to those women who have not. The main concern for these women is that higher plaque levels increases the risk of a clot developing that can result in a stroke, heart attack, or sudden cardiac death. Though further testing beyond this single study is necessary, it?s important due to the sheer scope ? 100 million women use birth control pills worldwide. Story is produced and provided by Empowered Medical Media, LLC Visit www.EmpoweredDoctor.com to see the full story And if you are looking for a doctor check out our local doctor directory at www.empowereddoctor.com

Source: http://www.mathoracle.com/healthquestions/news/empowered-health-news-birth-control-pill-heart-disease/

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