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A member asked:
What birth control can i use considering i had dvt and pe before? apparently i should use something that doesnt have the hormonal factor.
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Copper IUD: You may want to discuss the copper IUD with your doc. It doesn't involve hormones and can give years worth of reversible protection. It is pricey & uncomfortable to insert but that fades and you get less than 1% failure rate. Condoms would appear to be your other choise.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Barrier.: Barrier contraception would be the best option in this context. As you stated, you need to stay away from anything that has any hormonal functionality.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Dvt: I agree with you that you should not be using something hormonal as that may increase the risk of further episodes of deep vein thrombosis. A conventional IUD should be considered, and I would recommend that she discuss this with your gynecologist.
Answered 11/29/2017
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