Birth Control can lead to stroke

Studies have shown that The NuvaRing Birth Control Ring, Ortho Evra Patch and the birth control pill Yasmin/YAZ have health risks such as blood clots found in the legs and lungs, that can lead to stroke and also heart attack. These certain types of birth control options expose young women to increased levels of estrogen than normal birth control choices. So women who have higher estrogen levels may be more at risk for stroke. The FDA has issued warning letters about these particular birth control options. According to the FDA, the commercials for Yasmin falsely state the efficacy of the pill as well as minimizing the health risks related to taking this pill. Women should not be taking the pill if over the age of 40. Hormone Replacement Therapy is used pre and post menopausally to replenish the estrogen and progesterone hormone levels that are no longer being produced by the body naturally. Taking these replacement hormones also increase the chance of stroke if not taken correctly. Careful dosing and monitoring of estrogen is necessary to protect the brain from stroke.