However, they further add that the chances of a healthy woman experiencing a stroke are incredibly low, however, the increased risk is something clinicians should be aware of.
Discussing the apparent association between ‘the pill’ and an unexpected stroke, expert neurologist Dr Mine Sezgin said that the latest findings had huge implications for both doctors and patients.
“Our findings confirm earlier evidence linking oral contraceptives to stroke risk and should prompt more careful evaluation of stroke risk in young women, particularly those with additional risk factors,” the Istanbul University medic and the study’s lead researcher explained (via MailOnline).
“This knowledge could help guide more personalised contraceptive choices for women.”
Sezgin added that her research has resulted in more and more doctors being told to advise further caution to patients considering taking a combined oral contraceptive whilst paying particular attention to the possibility of a stroke.
