Is the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP) contraindicated in women with a family history of heart disease?
No, but a family history of a premature atherosclerotic events (occurrence of myocardial infarction or ischaemic stroke in a male relative less than 55 years of age or in a female less than 65 years of age) may warrant lipid evaluation before and 3 months after prescribing oral contraception to ensure no adverse effect of the pill.
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