The possible risks of birth control pills have been much discussed in recent days in social networks, with the emergence of more and more cases of thrombosis in users of hormonal contraceptive methods. But as early as 2012, the FDA, an American body similar to Anvisa, issued a statement demanding that the risks of thrombosis linked to the consumption of one of the common pill components like Yaz, Yasmin and Elani Ciclo? drospirenone? were highlighted in his package insert.
In addition to the pills mentioned, generics of the same formula may also increase the chances of thrombosis or other cardiovascular problems, such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction; or stroke.
The FDA has reviewed several studies related to the use of drospirenone-containing pills and concluded that these formulas may cause a higher risk of thrombosis than other pills, such as those containing levonorgestrel.
In the current Yaz package insert, you can check the information on the risks of its use, specifically about thrombosis. "The risk of venous thromboembolism is higher during the first year of use," says the document.
In the Yasmin package insert, you can see which factors increase the risk of the problem in women using this contraceptive method: • The risk of arterial or venous thrombotic / thromboembolic processes, or stroke, increases with:
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- age;
- obesity (body mass index greater than 30 kg / m2);
- Positive family history (ie, venous or arterial thromboembolism detected in a sibling or relative parent at a relatively young age). If hereditary predisposition is suspected or known, the user should be referred to a specialist before deciding to use any COC;
- prolonged immobilization, major surgery, any surgical intervention on the lower limbs or extensive trauma. In such cases, it is advisable to discontinue use of COC (in cases of scheduled surgery at least 4 weeks in advance) and not to restart it until two weeks after full recovery;
- smoking (with high cigarette consumption and increasing age, the risk becomes even higher, especially in women over 35 years of age);
- dyslipoproteinemia;
- hypertension;
- migraine;
- valvular heart disease;
- atrial fibrillation.?
If in doubt, it is best to consult your trusted gynecologist and not make decisions on your own. You can ask that your contraceptive be replaced with another option that does not contain drospirenone or consider using non-hormonal methods.
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