Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study

The mini pill has been linked to an increased risk of asthma attacks in certain women, according to a new study (Alamy/PA) -

Younger women with asthma who take the mini pill may be at a higher risk of potentially life-threatening asthma attacks, a new study suggests.

Researchers from Imperial College London found that taking the progesterone-only contraceptive pill was linked to an increased risk of asthma attacks in some women – including those under the age of 35.