Cerebrovascular accidents among users of oral contraceptives. An analysis of Japanese cases.
The authors investigated 5 Japanese cases of cerebrovascular accidents among users of oral contraceptives; 4 previously reported and 1 of their own. It is estimated that 200,000 women in this country use oral contraceptives, but, as of the present, only 5 cases of resultant cerebrovascular accidents have been reported. Of particular interest is the fact that 3 of the women had undergone multiple artificial abortions. The appearance of the side effects was dose independent and the symptoms were aggravated for 2 weeks after the cessation of medication.
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral