Question:
If I want to take birth control pills to avoid becoming pregnant, does regular dose (30mcg) estrogen cause fewer blood clots, strokes and heart attacks than low dose (20mcg) estrogen?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 4
Amount Saved: $150 cost of doctor visit
MedHead Message:
The lower dose estrogen reduces the risks of stroke, heart attack, and blood clots. Try generic Ethinyl, estradiol, and norgestimate, it’s only $9 per month at Walmart
References:
1. Weill A, Dalichampt M, Raguideau F, et al. Low dose oestrogen combined oral contraception and risk of pulmonary embolism, stroke, and myocardial infarction in five million French women: cohort study. BMJ. 2016;353i2002
