Beware women! Birth control pills may block blood flow to brain
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 12-12-2018
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"The ideal drug is one with the lowest estrogen and progestin doses that will be effective in preventing pregnancy while minimizing adverse effects," said neurologist Sarkis Morales-Vidal.
In women with other stroke risk factors, the risk is higher and, in most cases, oral contraceptive use is discouraged. These risk factors include high blood pressure, cigarette smoking and migraine headaches, especially migraines with sensory disturbances called the aura.
source: timesnownews