Association between the use of oral contraceptives and the occurrence of systemic hypertension: A systematic review with statistical comparison between randomized clinical trial interventions

• Main Authors: Ingrid Soares de Souza (Author), Gabriel Zorello Laporta (Author), Juliana Zangirolami-Raimundo (Author), Isabel Cristina Esposito Sorpreso (Author), Heloisa Carla Lopes Silva dos Santos (Author), José Maria Soares Júnior (Author), Rodrigo Daminello Raimundo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: In the WHO eligibility criteria, there is agreement that hypertensive women taking Oral Contraceptive Hormonal Combined (OCHC) may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The risk-to-benefit ratio hinges on the severity of the condition. While a mild increase in blood pressure...