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More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

More than 40% of prescriptions for estrogen-progestin contraceptives are contraindicated

In observance of World Heart Day on September 29, the Agir pour le Coeur des Femmes Foundation reports that more than 40% of prescribed estrogen-progestin contraceptives are inappropriate for women with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. It is unacceptable today to die from a massive pulmonary embolism, a heart attack, or a stroke because of inappropriate contraception

This alarming statistic comes from the National Women’s Health Observatory (ONSF). Launched in 2021, it analyzes 15,000 medical records from screenings conducted by the “Bus du Coeur des Femmes.” It provides a one-of-a-kind resource for assessing the state of cardiovascular and gynecological health among French women.


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