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I have risks of blood clots. is there a type of birth control that i can take?

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Risk of blood clots: If you have an increased risk of blood clots avoid oral contraceptives because they all contain a form of estrogen which will increase your chances of a clot. Use barrier contraception such as condom, cervical cap or a diaphragm.. Also an iud would be suitable. Although the failure rate is higher.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 7/30/2014

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