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Effects on blood

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  • increased concentration of clotting factors II, VII, IX, X
  • increase in platelet aggregation
  • decreased antithrombin III concentration

The combined effect is one of increased thrombogensis. It may be responsible for the mildly elevated risk of thrombosis with the oral contraceptive pill.

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