Cardiovascular Prevention: Lifestyle Changes
Why High Blood Pressure is a Silent Killer
Constant high blood pressure tires the heart and seriously damages the artery walls, which can trigger cardiovascular events. High blood pressure greatly increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and peripheral artery disease, as well as vascular dementia and chronic kidney disease. Women with [...]
What contraceptives are available in France in 2020?
Contraceptives with hormones Most of these contraceptives contain two hormones: estrogen and progestin. These are called estroprogestin contraception or combination birth control pills. Others are progestin-only contraceptives. They’re all very effective contraceptives. Estroprogestin [...]
How to choose the right contraception?
Focus on venous thrombo-embolic risk
Hormones, and in particular hormonal contraception, have enabled major advances in women's lives, but their use requires knowledge of their potential risks, in order to propose therapeutic strategies tailored to each woman's individual risk profile. Before each prescription, it is necessary [...]
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