Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication to estrogen use?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication to estrogen use?

Estrogen-containing contraception is avoided when there are conditions that raise the risk of blood clots or cardiovascular events. Estrogen can increase coagulation factors and, in some people, raise blood pressure, so a history of DVT/PE, coronary artery disease, or uncontrolled hypertension are all considered contraindications. The reason controlled hypertension is not listed as a contraindication is that if blood pressure is well controlled, the relative risk is much lower, and estrogen-containing methods can be used with careful consideration of overall risk. In contrast, a history of clotting events or active/untreated cardiovascular disease represents a clear elevated risk, which is why those are contraindications.

Estrogen-containing contraception is avoided when there are conditions that raise the risk of blood clots or cardiovascular events. Estrogen can increase coagulation factors and, in some people, raise blood pressure, so a history of DVT/PE, coronary artery disease, or uncontrolled hypertension are all considered contraindications.

The reason controlled hypertension is not listed as a contraindication is that if blood pressure is well controlled, the relative risk is much lower, and estrogen-containing methods can be used with careful consideration of overall risk. In contrast, a history of clotting events or active/untreated cardiovascular disease represents a clear elevated risk, which is why those are contraindications.

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