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Do contraceptive pills give you swellling in one leg?
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Possibly: Typically they increase the risk of leg clots or DVT which can lead to swelling especially if u r a female smoker above 35 yr old .. Occasionally they can cause some sodium retention and some swelling.
Answered 6/10/2014
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