The use of oral contraceptives and the risks of developing prehypertension and hypertension in women of reproductive age: findings from a population-based survey in Indonesia

The use of oral contraceptives and the risks of developing prehypertension and hypertension in women of reproductive age: findings from a population-based survey in Indonesia

Abstract Background Although the underlying mechanism of the effect of oral contraceptives (OCs) on blood pressure (BP) remains unclear, previous research showed that OCs are associated with an increased risk of elevated BP. This study aims to analyze the association between OCs and the risk of preh...

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Main Authors: Neily Zakiyah, Aeni Suciati, Chika Aulia Afina, Sofa Dewi Alfian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Oral contraceptive
Prehypertension
Hypertension
Women of reproductive age
IFLS-5
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22686-4
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