Deaths linked to third-generation contraceptives

Deaths linked to third-generation contraceptives

Six young women in New Zealand died of pulmonary embolism between Jan 1993 and Jun 1998. They were all taking third-generation oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or gestodene.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 1999-01, Vol.353 (9150), p.389-389
1. Verfasser: Coney, Sandra
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Birth control
Contraceptives
Fatalities
Public health
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Zusammenfassung:Six young women in New Zealand died of pulmonary embolism between Jan 1993 and Jun 1998. They were all taking third-generation oral contraceptives containing desogestrel or gestodene.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)74971-0