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Can the birth control pill cause blood clots and make u gain weight?

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Blood clots a risk: The major issue is the increased risk of blood clots. This is not a major risk but anyone with a past history of clots should not use oral contraceptives. Smokers should also avoid this med as smoking increases the risks of blood clots from oral contraceptives significantly.

Answered 4/12/2013

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