Venous thromboembolism among new users of different oral contraceptives.
New use of third generation oral contraceptives is associated with a four-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism compared with users of second generation oral contraceptives, particularly among young, healthy women.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017135:Desogestrel / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000139:chemically induced*
D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic; D017135:Desogestrel