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What birth control is recommended when you are obese, and had blood clots to the lungs in the past after surgery?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Condom: Only barrier contraception can be advised.

Answered 6/13/2013

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Birth control: Using an iud for birth control would not increase your risk of forming a blood clot like the oral contraceptives would.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

What birth control is recommended when you are obese, and had blood clots to the lungs in the past after surgery?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

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