Risks and Benefits. In nonsmoking women age >40, currently available OCPs
are extremely safe. Low-dose contraceptive pills do not significantly increase the
risk of cancer, heart disease, or thromboembolic events in women with no
associated risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, or smoking). The combination
estrogen/progestin pill tends to reduce menstrual flow and dysmenorrhea and
regulates the menses, all excellent benefits for the patient.
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