Certain Oral Contraceptives May Pose Health Risks, University of Oregon Study Suggests

ScienceDaily (Mar. 11, 2008) — The widely used synthetic progestin medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) decreased endothelial function in premenopausal women in a study done at the University of Oregon. The finding, researchers said, raises concerns about long-term effects of MPA and possibly other synthetic hormones on vascular health in young women.

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