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Why don't doctors let you have the option to be on blood thinners with combination birth control when you have a history of blood clots?
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Birth control & DVT: because Birth control pills increase the risk of blood clot even if you are on blood thiner,
Answered 2/13/2019
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It would put you: at increased risk for a deep venous thromobis ( DVT) - blood clot. A doctor is required to practice medicine as safely as possible.
Answered 2/13/2019
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