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Pulmonary embolism women who were obese, who smoked or had hypertension were at increased risk. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date October 2003 Venous thromboembolism small increased risk for women taking oral contraceptives. Level of evidence 3b Expiry Date September 2003 Venous thromboembolism slightly increased risk for women taking oral contraceptives Level of evidence 2a Expiry Date September 2003 Venous thromboembolism factor V Leiden and the oral contraceptives increased the risk Level of evidence 3b Expiry Date September 2003