The Risk of Deep Venous Thrombosis Associated With Injectable Depot–Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Contraceptives or a Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device
Author(s) -
Astrid van Hylckama Vlieg,
Frans M. Helmerhorst,
Frits R. Rosendaal
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.110.211482
Subject(s) - medicine , levonorgestrel , medroxyprogesterone acetate , venous thrombosis , gynecology , intrauterine device , contraceptive implant , obstetrics , population , thrombosis , hormonal contraception , medroxyprogesterone , family planning , surgery , estrogen , research methodology , environmental health
To assess the risk of venous thrombosis associated with nonoral contraceptives (ie, injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate contraceptives, hormone [levonorgestrel]-releasing intrauterine devices, a contraceptive patch, or a contraceptive implant).
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