Liver Disease in Women: The Signs Doctors Often Miss
Hormonal contraceptives (the pill) can in rare cases cause a specific liver condition. What is it?
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Long-term use of oestrogen-containing oral contraceptives is associated with an increased risk of hepatic adenoma — a benign liver tumour that can, however, rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding. Women on the pill with a family history of liver tumours or those who have been on it for 10+ years should discuss this with their doctor.
Hormonal contraceptives (the pill) can in rare cases cause a specific liver condition. What is it?
Hepatic adenoma (a usually benign liver tumour)
Autoimmune hepatitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Budd-Chiari syndrome only
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