Up to date redacted information from references below regarding oral contraception. Among the most feared complications associated with oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use (and menopausal hormone therapy), venous thromboembolic events (VTE) typically manifest as deep venous thrombosis (DVT), with its more serious risk for pulmonary embolism but also its potential for chronic venous disease. But … Continue reading Safe Prescribing of the Oral Contraceptive