it looks as if all those who have high blood pressure are on the losing side coz, birth control pills are only for those who do not have hypertentions...
2006-06-21 04:01:11 · 6 answers · asked by miaiskitty 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
go to the family planning clinic, they might be able to reccomend another type of birth control
2006-06-21 05:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
This is because there is an increased risk of stroke and heart disease if you have hypertension. The pill also carries a slightly increased risk.
Adding the 2 together increases the risk.
Get your blood pressure controlled. It should be 130/80 or less.
there are other methods of birth control that dont put your health at risk.
2006-06-21 04:07:26 · answer #2 · answered by cate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not take the combined pill because of high blood pressure and I put on too much weight with it. I went on the mini-pill but I have proof in the form of a 1 year old that it is not effective.
2006-06-21 04:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by Evil J.Twin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, as long as your blood pressure isn't TOO high, you could take the progesterone only mini pill. Ask your doctor if it would be suitable for you.
2006-06-21 04:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both estrogen anf progesterone can raise blood preassure -they are the main ingredients of BC PIlls.
2006-06-21 04:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your dr about mirena it is a iud type of birthcontrol
2006-06-21 04:04:59 · answer #6 · answered by crystal b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋