The risk of complications with the combined pill increase steeply in smokers over the age of 35 years so that other methods of contraception are recommended. In patients aged 35 - 44 years, the mortality rates are:
Users of low oestrogen pills have a higher relative risk of myocardial infarction and haemorrhagic stroke - due to the higher level of progesterone - but a reduced risk of cerebral thrombosis.
Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.