No link supported between myocardial infarction and oral contraceptive use

There has been recent controversy over the association between thrombosis and different types of oral contraceptive. One study has suggested that modern oral contraceptives may be associated with a lower risk of myocardial infarction than older formulations. On p 1579 Dunn et al report the results of a large community based, case-control study in England, Scotland, and Wales that examined the association in women aged under 45. Oral contraceptive use was not associated with a significant increase in myocardial infarction. In particular, the type of progestogen seemed unimportant.

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