complications can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
Health
Medicines That May Require Additional Caution
Medication risks must be evaluated individually. The following categories may be associated with an increased risk of blood clots or cardiovascular complications in certain circumstances:
Combined hormonal contraceptives: Birth-control pills, patches, and rings containing estrogen and a progestin can increase the risk of venous blood clots. The absolute risk remains low for many healthy users, but it may be higher in people with additional risk factors.
Menopausal hormone therapy: Some forms of estrogen-containing hormone
