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Birth Control pills increase the risk for blood clots. If you already have blood clots, birth control pills could make the clots worse.
There are other birth control methods which could be good alternatives, condoms, diaphragms, shots, and IUDs.
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What certain things can increase your risks of having a problem with birth control?
Usually previous blood clots.
Can the birth control pill cause blood clots?
Yes. Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clots, but it is still a small risk. Most people can take oral contraceptives without any blood clot complications.
Can stopping the birth control pill cause leg pain?
If you are having leg pain you should see a doctor because birth control can cause blood clots and they are painful and very dangerous if not treated. Leg pain is not a sign of birth control withdrawal.
Do you have clotting if you have birth control pills?
Probably not. Blood clots are a rare side effect of birth control pills. Potential side effects and individual risk factors should be discussed with the physician prescribing birth control pills.
Why are you having watery blood with blood clots?
Watery blood with blood clots can be a sign of miscarriage. You can also have an unusual menstrual cycle. If you have watery blood with blood clots you need to go to a doctor.
What are risks for being on birth control?
High Blood pressure, blood clots, stroke, cancer. there are more but those are all on the warning label & well documented.
Why am i having a heavy irregular period with blood clots started with brown spotting?
why am i bleeding heavy and having blood clots ? i even bleed thourgh my tapons
Do blood clots disappear?
Let me know if you figure this out cause i am getting horrible pains in my calf that come and go all day today and i hope its not a blood clot caused by my birth control :(((
Can Yaz birth control cause seizures?
No but can cause other serious side effects like blood clots, strokes, pulmonary embolism.
What are the disadvantages of the birth control pill?
Forgetting to take the pill on a regular basis. Also, there is risk of blood clots, especially in those who are smokers.
What health problems is zakk wylde having?
He is having blood clots in his legs.
What are the risks in taking birth control?
There are a variety of drugs used for birth control. Most have the risk of high blood pressure, blood clots, stroke and heart attack.Check the side effects list for specifics of any drug, there are additional side effects depending on which one is used.
