Re-Examining Genetic Screening and Oral Contraceptives: A Patient-Centered Review
The World Health Organization classifies combined hormonal contraception as an unacceptable health risk in the presence of a known thrombogenic mutation but advises against routine thrombophilia screening before initiating combined oral contraceptives (COCs) on the grounds of high screening costs an...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Personalized Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/9/1/4 |