A member asked:

Please tell me can fat/obese women take the birth control pill?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Usually yes: Weight or BMI should not restrict use of OCP. Age over 35, high blood pressure, smokers, and women with known clotting disorders should not take them.

Answered 6/11/2017

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