Heart disease Pill link?
NZPA London Some brands of contraceptive pill widely used by women in New Zealand have been linked with an increased chance of developing heart disease, according to the latest research. Britain’s Health Department said the Committee on the Safety of Medi-
cines, the official drug safety organisation, would consider the research of Professor Victor Wynn, of London University. His study showed that pills containing the synthetic hormone levonorgestrel, such as Microgynon and Eugynon, Ovran and Ovranette, appeared to depress the blood fat
HDL2, which is believed to protect against heart disease. However, both the department and the Family Planning Association said it would not advise women to stop taking this type of pill or to switch brands, but to consult their doctor. Professor Wynn, a lead-
ing authority on contraceptive hormones research, examined 30 aspects of blood metabolism in more than 1400 women with an average age of 28. He looked at nine different pill formulations and found that women taking those containing levonorgestrel showed a drop in HDL2.
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Press, 9 November 1988, Page 30
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