Risk of recurrence in women with venous thromboembolism related to estrogen-containing contraceptives: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hanke M G Wiegers Jannet Knijp Nick Van Es Michiel Coppens Stephan Moll Frederikus Albertus Klok Saskia Middeldorp

Published in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2022)

Among women with VTE associated with estrogen-containing contraceptives, the risk of recurrence after stopping anticoagulation is low, which favors short-term anticoagulation. Large prospective studies on VTE recurrence rates and risk factors after stopping short-term anticoagulants are needed.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
risk factors
direct oral anticoagulants
estrogen receptor
free survival
atrial fibrillation
case control