Altamonte Springs, FL
A 19-year-old female asked:
i'm taking beyaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and levomefolate) birth control. what is the risk of blood clots for a 15 year old girl? i have health anxiety and worry really easily.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
Pathology 49 years experience
Many issues: Risks for blood clots are hereditary, especially Factor V Leiden, use of tobacco, being overweight, lack of exercise, dehydration, type of contraceptive etc. You should discuss this issue with the doctor who is prescribing the medication.
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