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  • Title: [Hypertension and hormonal contraceptives].
    Author: Retzke U, Schwarz R.
    Journal: Z Gesamte Inn Med; 1980 Nov 01; 35(21):suppl 138-41. PubMed ID: 7467595.
    Abstract:
    After several years the intake of hormonal contraceptives causes a slight increase of the arterial blood pressure in the non-hypertensive region in all women. The incidence rate of real hypertensions is 1.8 to 3 times as high as users, compared with the non-users. The cause of the increase of blood pressure is not exactly known. The estrogen-induced changes of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system are most probable. Conclusions for the first prescription, the frequency of controls of blood pressure and the behaviour in the appearance of a hypertensive reaction are reported. It is particularly warned of antihypertensive therapy and permanent intake of the "pill".
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