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I have several bruises of about the same size on my legs. i was on baby aspirin a couple of months ago because of ivf. could that be the reason?

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Dr. Ben Treen answered

Not if off >2 weeks: Aspirin effect on platelets lasts for 2 weeks. If it has been a couple of months since you last took it, the effects have vanished.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have several bruises of about the same size on my legs. i was on baby aspirin a couple of months ago because of ivf. could that be the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ben Treen answered

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