Hormonal birth control is a convenient and effective way to prevent pregnancy for millions of women around the world. However, its hidden risk could be putting many women's lives in danger. A new study conducted by the scientists in Denmark has found that certain contraceptive methods like vaginal ring, skin patch, and estrogen-progestin pills, can significantly increase the likelihood of heart attack and ischemic stroke.
According to the University of Colorado, estrogen in birth control pills, patches, implants, rings and injections can cause blood to clot easier, which can lead to heart attack if the clot blocks blood flow to the heart, or can cause a stroke if the clot blocks blood flow to the brain.
