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Lauren Moritz
on Dec 03, 2024
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Which of the following is a health risk associated with taking birth control pills?
A) decrease in bone density
B) increased risk of blood clots in the case of obese women
C) severe lower abdominal pain
D) iron deficiency in the case of women who are over 35 and smoke
Blood Clots
Formed masses of blood that can block circulation, potentially leading to various medical conditions such as stroke, heart attack, or deep vein thrombosis.
Bone Density
A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone.
- Recognize the potential health hazards and adverse reactions linked to the use of hormonal birth control methods.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the potential health hazards and adverse reactions linked to the use of hormonal birth control methods.
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