What precautions should we use with statins for women of childbearing age?
Abstract
Statins are contraindicated for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Data evaluating statin use for women of childbearing age is limited; however, they may be used cautiously with adequate contraception. Pravastatin may be preferred based on its low tissue-penetration properties. Cholesterol-lowering with simvastatin 40 mg/d did not disrupt menstrual cycles or effect luteal phase duration (strength of recommendation: C).
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