A member asked:

I have high triglycerides & high body fat %; i read that i should take fish oil pills, so i do. can they cause breakthrough bleeding while on ocps? if so, should i stop or what strength should i take?

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Breakthrough bleeding is not a recognized side effect of fish oil. I should also point out that the most effective way to control triglycerides and body fat is exercise and diet.

Answered 11/1/2013

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Minor bleeding: Abnormalities have been shown with fish oils in some studies associated with platelet effects, but in practice it isn't normally a problem. Yes fish oils will reduce high triglycerides.

Answered 4/28/2017

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