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A member asked:
Does smoking decrease effectiveness of birth control and increases pregnancy risk?
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No: However smoking increases the risk of blood clots while on birth control pills, as well as many other health risks.
Answered 9/9/2017
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No: The smoking would increase your risk of adverse effects from the medication, not pregnancy.
Answered 9/9/2017
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Smoking: Smoking will not cause your oral contraceptive to be less effective. However, a woman who smokes & uses oral contraceptives can have increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. Smoking does increase risks if you are pregnant.
Answered 9/9/2017
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