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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among certain women

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 - (Reuters)

Younger women with asthma who use the progesterone-only contraceptive pill, often referred to as the mini pill, may face a heightened risk of severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests.

Researchers at Imperial College London discovered a link between the mini pill and an increased risk of asthma exacerbations in women under 35.

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