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Unlocking the DVT Risk: Hormonal vs. Non-hormonal Contraceptives
Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, OUR Spring Symposium (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/2025)
04/2025
Abstract
The movement for contraceptive access began in the 1920s as part of the women's rights movement, which was also driven by concerns over population control. Hormonal contraception, while offering a reliable means of preventing pregnancy, is known to increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), with studies showing it is three times more likely to cause DVT than non-hormonal methods. Contraception serves as a vital alternative to abortion and other unsafe procedures for women who accidentally become pregnant. Interestingly, non-hormonal contraceptive methods were introduced before their hormonal counterparts. Research into the relationship between hormonal contraceptives and the increased risk of DVT started in the 1990s, shedding light on the potential health risks associated with these methods.
Details
- Title
- Unlocking the DVT Risk: Hormonal vs. Non-hormonal Contraceptives
- Resource Type
- Presentation
- Event
- Integration of Evidence in Professional Nursing Practice Research Presentations, OUR Spring Symposium (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/2025)
- Contributors
- Rebecca D Toothaker (General Contributor) - University of West Florida, Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99381322837806600
- Academic Unit
- School of Nursing; Usha Kundu, MD College of Health
- Language
- English