possible higher risk of blood clots with drospirenone OCs or the Evra contraceptive patch
January 2012
Women are asking about a possible higher risk of blood clots with drospirenone OCs or the Evra contraceptive patch.
They're hearing that drospirenone OCs (Yasmin, Yaz) have a 74% higher risk of thrombosis compared to other low-dose OCs.
But the absolute risk is still very small.
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