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What is the best birth control to take for a woman with high blood pressure and taking bystolic (nebivolol)? thanks!

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Birth control and BP: The best options for birth control for a women with high blood pressure are the methods that do not have estrogen. The options are iud, depoprovera, nexplanon, the mini-pill and barrier methods like condoms.

Answered 7/26/2013

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

IUD/Implant: Regardless of your age, blood pressure, family history, or reactions to other birth control, the most effective and safest methods of birth control are long-acting progestin-only methods, such as the implant or the hormonal IUD, which decrease rates of endometrial cancer and decrease bleeding. They're safe, reversible, and don't affect weight gain/mood. They're almost as good as getting sterilized

Answered 5/24/2015

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