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Why does birth control pills cause swollen ankle & feet?i often experienced it since i started taking oral birth control.any remedies? suggestion?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

BCP swelling: 25 F Why does birth control pills cause swollen ankle & feet?i often experienced it since i started taking oral birth control.any remedies? suggestion? ANS: They do not cause swelling. You are probably eating way too much salt. Unless you have been pregnant and have varicose veins or are taking CCBs for hi BP..

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Answered 11/11/2016

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