Cardiovascular risk and the use of oral contraceptives. Kaminski P, Szpotanska-Sikorska M, Wielgos M. Journal Article 2013; 34(7): 585-589 PubMed PMID: 24464000 Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases:epidemiology, Contraceptives, Oral, Combined:administration & dosage, Female, Humans, Risk Factors,. Citation : The use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) is associated with approximately 2-fold and over 4-fold increased relative risks..... Read abstract Full text PDF