Blood Clots And Birth Control
BLOOD CLOTS & BIRTH CONTROL
Most contraceptive drugs containing hormones increase the risk of blood clots because they produce some of the same hormonal effects as pregnancy. The estrogen in these drugs can increase clotting factors in blood, especially if you smoke or are overweight.
FDA
In recent years, the FDA has increased the warnings on several of the most problematic contraceptives, but they still remain on the market.
Some women are at far higher risk than others!
To see a complete list of risk-factors:
RISK FACTORS
Obesity
Blood clotting disorders
Obesity
Smoking
Blood clotting disorders
Obesity
Previous blood clot
Blood clotting disorders
Blood clotting disorders
Blood clotting disorders
Blood clotting disorders
Blood clotting disorders
(thrombophilias or APS) **
Are over age 35
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Family history of blood clots
Family history of blood clots
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Family history of blood clots
Sitting still for too long
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
(e.g. long plane flights, required bed-rest)
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Autoimmune disease such as lupus
Diabetes
High blood pressure, triglycerides or cholesterol
Headaches
Headaches
High blood pressure, triglycerides or cholesterol
Headaches
High blood pressure, triglycerides or cholesterol
High blood pressure, triglycerides or cholesterol
High blood pressure, triglycerides or cholesterol
SYMPTOMS TO WATCH FOR
Persistent Shortness of Breath
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Swelling, redness, pain, or warm to the touch in your leg, thigh or arm
Swelling, redness, pain, or warm to the touch in your leg, thigh or arm
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Swelling, redness, pain, or warm to the touch in your leg, thigh or arm
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Sudden severe headache
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Persistent, increasing headache over several days with possible vision problems or dizziness
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Fainting or feeling extremely anxious
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Or any combination of these
Chest pain, heaviness or irregular heartbeat
Or any combination of these
If You Have Any of These Symptoms That Don't Stop
CALL YOUR PROVIDER OR GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. IF YOU ARE QUICKLY GETTING WORSE - CALL 911