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A member asked:

Smoked for a year on yaz inconsistently. stopped a few months ago, does my risk of blood clots go back to normal now? or does it take longer

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Yes somewhat : Any time you are on birth control your risk always goes high but quitting smoking can make difference ,

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/5/2019

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