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If my family has a history of blood clotting, more my mother's siblings, but she hasn't been affected. would i be able to start ortho tri-cylcen lo?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

FH of clots: Would see if anyone know why there are clots and get a full work up like protein S protein C, Leiden factor V , antithrombin levels, antiphospholipid and anticardiolipin antibodies. Check family history for lupus, bechets, vasculitis. Progesterone only BCP(norethindrone) pills, impants or copper only IUDs are another choice in a family history of clots. No smoking Discuss with gyn/hematologis

Answered 12/31/2014

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