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A member asked:

Can you tell me what to do about birth control and blood clots?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clarify question: If you have had a deep venous thrombosis or other clotting disorder then you are not a candidate for birth control methods that contain Estrogen. If you are referring to passing clots during heavy menstrual cycles then birth control can be used to help control them.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/8/2015

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