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A member asked:
Are blood clots normal on a pill?
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No: I assume that you mean to ask if it is normal to develop blood clots when taking oral contraceptive pills (ocp). The risk of developing blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, coronary artery thrombosis) is slightly increased in persosn taking ocp, however, this is not normal. The risks are particularly increased in patients with acquired or genetic clotting tendencies.
Answered 3/11/2016
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No: On a "pill" i suspect you mean the birth control pill? Bcp have been associated with increased risk of blood clots. If you have had a blood clot on the pill you should talk to your doc about what steps you need to take to prevent recurrence, such as staying off bcp's.
Answered 10/5/2015
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Never normal: Blood clots are never normal, whether on the pill or not. The pill does increase your risk or getting a blood clot very slightly, as does smoking and aging, but even still, it would never be considered normal to get a blood clot while on the pill.
Answered 10/5/2015
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