Combined oral contraceptives: evolution of the relationship benefit/risk
Abstract
Currently, more than 100 million women worldwide use combined oral contraceptives. Risk/benefit ratio of this group of drugs over the half-century history is largely changed in the direction of safety. The factors that increase the safety of this group of drugs, as well as the main risk factors are discussed.
About the Author
O. S. Alyautdina
I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Alyautdina O.S. Combined oral contraceptives: evolution of the relationship benefit/risk. Safety and Risk of Pharmacotherapy. 2016;(4):17-22. (In Russ.)
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