Hormonal contraception is the most widely used method to prevent unplanned pregnancies. The literature has shown an association between cardiovascular risk and use of hormone therapy. With the purpose of providing better guidelines on contraception methods for women with risk factors for cardiovascular disease, we have reviewed the literature on the subject. This review describes the latest data from the scientific literature concerning the influence of hormonal contraceptives on arterial thrombosis, venous thrombosis and systemic high blood pressure, which are diseases that have become increasingly prevalent among young females.
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Brito, M. B., Nobre, F., & Vieira, C. S. (2011, April). Hormonal contraception and cardiovascular system. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0066-782X2011005000022
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