Studies Suggest Higher Risk Of Blood Clots With Some Birth Control Pills

Two studies find evidence that a newer type of oral contraceptive may increase the risk a woman will develop dangerous blood clots. But a leading maker of the pills defended them and said the new studies are flawed. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/04/22/135629971/studies-suggest-higher-risk-of-blood-clots-with-some-birth-control-pills?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Apr 22 2011, 10:40 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health Blog