Pill Problem please help!?
Question:
If anybody has any advise or knows any alternative to the pill, i would be grateful for your advise.
Thanks!
Answers:
Actually, some of the answers provided aren't entirely correct. There are some birth control pills that are NOT associated with a risk of blood clots. Progestin only "mini pills" have not been found to put women at risk for blood clots. It seems that it is the estrogen in BCP that is the problem. I have a blood clotting disorder and almost died from a clot, so my doctor did TONS of research on birth control options before finding one that was safe for me to take. I take Micronor, which is one of the progrestin only mini pills. Also, the IUD Mirena may be an option for you. The progestin released by the IUD doesn't actually enter your blood stream. Although, come to think of it, I don't know if doctors usually prescribe IUD's for young women your age. And I don't know if the progestin only pills would help with the PCOS (I'm not extremely familiar with this). I would talk with your doctor about your concerns and come up with an option that you both feel comfortable with. Another misconception is that women under 35 aren't at risk for blood clots - which isn't true! I developed a blood clot when I was only 23. A blood clot can happen to anyone at any age and are very dangerous. Good for you for your caution. Being immobile is definitely a risk for blood clots and adding another risk factor, such as combination BCP's is probably not the best idea. Good luck to you!!
Yes, you're pregnant.
I have PCOS as well. I am on orthotrycyclin lo. All birth controls have a risk of blood clots. i would talk to your gynecologist about everything and explain your concern.
i would call your dr. and tell her about what you found on the internet and ask her to do her own little resaerch before she puts your life in danger... good luck
i would speak with your doctor and tell them about your concerns!
Bring this to your doctor's attention. Are you in a wheel chair ALL the time? Do you have ANY mobility in your legs? Your doctor might be assuming that, because you're not paralyzed, it shouldn't affect you. Also, because you're so young, she probably thought it wouldn't have been as great of a risk. Usually blood clots are a bigger risk in women over 35 and for smokers... I'm not totally sure about the immobility issue. However, if you are concerned call her and let her know your concerns before you start taking it. The worst that will happen is that she will say, "You're right, I shouldn't have prescribed that." and she'll hopefully have another alternative.
You may also want to call your pharmacist instead of your doctor because they actually know MORE about the drug than your doctor does -- just make sure and ask for the actual pharmacist on duty, and not one of the assistants!
I would either call or go to your gynecologist and let them know what you found. You also could talk to your regular doctor and see what they have to say.
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