Cardiovascular risk of a birth control pill

The director of the Health Products Safety Monitoring Group of the Food and Drug Organization warned about the dangers of arbitrarily taking birth control pills, especially in people with risk factors.

According to Ambassador Arjan's report, quoted by Ifdana, Marjan Karimi Gwanlou, referring to the reports received about the occurrence of serious side effects due to the arbitrary use of contraceptives, stated: These drugs, which are mostly combined oral hormonal drugs, are prescribed for the treatment of some hormonal disorders in addition to contraception, and their use should be done under the supervision of a doctor.

He added: Taking these drugs without checking physical conditions, medical history and individual risk factors can increase the possibility of serious side effects. The doctor makes a decision about choosing the right drug by considering the clinical and laboratory conditions, the underlying diseases and the specific condition of each person.

Referring to the risk factors related to the serious side effects of these drugs, Karimi Gwanloo said: Age over 35 years in people with migraine or diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, obesity, and smoking and other tobacco use are among the things that should be taken into consideration before prescribing these drugs.

He continued: History of heart attack, stroke, ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease, as well as coagulation disorders predisposing to clot formation, history or current blood clots in the vessels of organs and pulmonary embolism are other important risk factors in the use of these drugs.

The director of the Food and Drug Organization's health product safety monitoring group also listed the history of breast cancer and some liver diseases as important factors in evaluating the safety of contraceptive pills and emphasized: the doctor's knowledge of the patient's medical records and personal conditions is important in choosing the appropriate contraceptive method and reducing the possibility of unwanted side effects.

He pointed out: Taking birth control pills based on the advice of those around you, the experience of others or without examining the medical conditions of the person can endanger the health of the user. Therefore, people should consult a doctor before starting to take these drugs and avoid taking them arbitrarily.

Karimi Gwanlou emphasized: Paying attention to risk factors, observing the principles of safe drug use and receiving medical advice before taking hormonal products plays an important role in preventing serious complications and maintaining the health of consumers.