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Contraception in High Risk Women
Smoker
COC users who smoked and aged >=35 years have increased risk of cardiovascular disease, when compared to COC users who do not smoke. This risk of cardiovascular disease decreases 1-5 years after cessation of smoking.
| Condition |
COC |
POP |
DMPA |
Cu-IUD |
LNG-IUS |
IMP |
| Age < 35 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Age >=35 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Age >=35
Cigarrettes >= 15 per day |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Age >= 35
Stopped smoking < 1year |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Age >= 35
Stopped smoking > 1year |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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