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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Main Authors: Bridget Hiedemann, Erin Vernon, Bonnie H. Bowie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/9/1/4