A member asked:

I switched from trinessa to lo loestra & my shins hurt. not if i touch them but if i move them. could this be a blood clot from the birth control?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Shin pain: Shin pain is not a typical side effect of birth control. It is also not normal complaint one thinks of with blood clots. Pain in the calf is a complaint concerning for blood clot. Schedule an exam to have your shins evaluated by your primary care doctor.

Answered 11/6/2017

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