Oral contraceptives, replacement oestrogens and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

  • M. Hernandez-Avila
  • , M. H. Liang
  • , W. C. Willett
  • , M. J. Stampfer
  • , G. A. Colditz
  • , B. Rosner
  • , R. W. Chang
  • , C. H. Hennekens
  • , F. E. Speizer

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Abstract

Data do not show a protective effect of past use of oral contraceptives or replacement oestrogens for rheumatoid arthritis. A modest protective effect in current oral contraceptive users cannot be excluded.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
JournalBritish Journal of Rheumatology
Volume28
Issue numberSUPPL. ISS. I
StatePublished - Dec 1 1989

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