Sudden death of student may be linked to genetic abnormality and oral contraceptive, inquest hears

"The tragic death of Sarah-Kate O'Meara, a healthy student from Cork, could be attributed to a genetic abnormality discovered during an inquest."

"Sarah-Kate began using the oral contraceptive pill Ovreena approximately one month prior to her unexpected passing during her Leaving Cert exams."

Sarah-Kate O'Meara, a seemingly healthy student from Cork, died unexpectedly during her Leaving Cert exams. An inquest revealed that her death may be associated with a newly identified genetic abnormality and her use of the combined oral contraceptive pill Ovreena, which she started taking about a month before her passing. Her case has raised concerns regarding blood clot risks associated with oral contraceptive use in young women.

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