How do lifestyle factors, particularly smoking, influence the risks and benefits of oral contraceptive use for women across different age groups?
Gaurav ChauhanContributor
How do lifestyle factors, such as smoking, impact the safety and efficacy of oral contraceptives?
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Smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptives, especially in women over 35. Non-smokers have fewer risks.
1. Smoking increases risks of cardiovascular issues in women using oral contraceptives, particularly in those over 35.
2. In younger women, smoking while using oral contraceptives raises the risk of blood clots more than in non-smokers.
3. For women smokers over 35, oral contraceptive use significantly elevates the risk of heart attacks and strokes.