You are attending a primary care visit with your teenage female relative. The primary care physician asks if she is taking birth control pills. She is not, but is considering it. You hear the primary care doctor share the benefits, but not the risks. You begin researching risks to help with a fully informed opinion.
Read Different combined oral contraceptives and the risk of venous thrombosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis.
After reading the assigned article, answer the following question: “Would you recommend birth control pills to your teenage daughter or a best friend’s teenage daughter? Why or why not.
Based on the article I read, I would not recommend birth control pills to my teenage daughter or a best friend’s teenage daughter. The article highlighted that there is an increased risk of venous thrombosis associated with combined oral contraceptives, which can lead to serious medical conditions such as stroke, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. In addition, other risks associated with taking birth control pills include changes in blood pressure and cholesterol levels,
increased risk of gallbladder disease and depression. It is important that these risks are discussed prior to making any decisions about using birth control pills so women can make a fully informed decision based on their individual needs and health concerns.