Hormonal birth control use carries long-term health risks for women and their children
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SUPPORTED
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confidence 78/100
Multiple studies demonstrate that hormonal birth control use can carry long-term health risks, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and psychological side effects, particularly among susceptible or high-risk women.
Evidence for · 6
Pathophysiological Consequences Associated with Hormonal Contraceptives Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review.
2025 · cited by 2
This scoping review highlights that hormonal contraceptives are linked to diverse adverse outcomes, including cardiometabolic, hematological, immunological, and psychological consequences in women.
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Can reporting mood swings during oral contraceptive use predict peripartum depression? Results from the Swedish longitudinal cohort study Mom2B
2025 · cited by 1
This study demonstrates that self-reported mood swings during oral contraceptive use are associated with increased risks of peripartum depressive symptoms.
An evolutionary medicine perspective on the design of non-hormonal contraceptives for women.
2026 · cited by 0
This paper notes that while hormonal contraceptives offer cancer-protective benefits, oral contraceptive use can be variably associated with elevated breast cancer risk.
Cardiometabolic, Glycaemic, and Metabolic Safety of Hormonal Contraceptives in Women with Medical Conditions: A Systematic Review.
2026 · cited by 0
This systematic review identifies modest adverse cardiometabolic changes, such as blood pressure and lipid variations, in high-risk populations using hormonal contraceptives.
Cardiovascular Safety of Hormonal Contraception: Method-Specific Risks and Clinical Implications.
2026 · cited by 0
This review highlights that estrogen-containing combined hormonal contraceptives increase risks such as venous thromboembolism and blood pressure elevation, especially in susceptible individuals.
Contraception in Women With Medical Comorbidities: Clinical Risk Stratification and Individualized Therapeutic Strategies.
2026 · cited by 0
This paper details how systemic effects of hormonal contraceptives can increase risks of venous thromboembolism, hypertension, and metabolic issues in women with underlying conditions.