Because I keep reading about how the Estrogen promotes blood coagulation and there have been cases of otherwise healthy young adults collapsing from blood clots or strokes due to being on birth control. So I am scared to go on it even though the chances are like 1 in 100,000 or something like that. So just wondering what to do.
2007-02-23 10:11:26 · 3 answers · asked by Kristine R 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
when i was on the pill my frist time taking it. i got the signs of the blood clots starting. my leggs started to cramp up and i could hardly walk. i went to the o/b well i got in as soon as i could and they took me off of the pill right away. The doctor told me that it doesnt happen a lot only if the pill is to strong for your body to handle and mine was so they put me on a pill that wasnt as strong and i never had it again. if you are worried about it then call your o/b and ask about it im sure they would be very helpful. I know what it feels like to be scared out of your mind when that happens. also ask about they different strengths that they offer for birthcontroll. i hope that this helped
2007-02-23 10:25:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very low. As long as you don't smoke and are at a stable weight, you have nothing to worry about. The chances of getting a stroke are higher if you smoke and are overweight on the pill. That's what my Gyn told me (and keeps telling me).
I have been on the pill for 14 years now.
2007-02-23 10:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Nancy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on many factors; age, smoker or not, etc. Research it more if you are wary. Also, don't forget to contemplate the potential risks of having children before you are ready either, SCARY!
2007-02-23 10:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋