Estrogen-Based Contraceptive
and Lowering Risks for Life-Threatening Blood Clots
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The links between contraceptives and blood clots
The links between contraceptives and blood clots
– Estrogen-based contraceptives can increase the risks for a life-threatening blood clot.
– Estrogen-based contraceptives can increase the risks for a life-threatening blood clot.
– Risks are present whether the estrogen is delivered into the blood stream with pills, a patch, an injection, or a vaginal ring contraceptive. The risk is highest when first starting these prescriptions.
– Risks are present whether the estrogen is delivered into the blood stream with pills, a patch, an injection, or a vaginal ring contraceptive. The risk is highest when first starting these prescriptions.
Why does estrogen-based conceptive use increase the risk of blood clots?
Why does estrogen-based conceptive use increase the risk of blood clots?
– Hormonal changes can cause blood cells to bind together more readily.
– Hormonal changes can cause blood cells to bind together more readily.
– Taking estrogen contraceptives can increase risks if you have other risk factors such as:
– Taking estrogen contraceptives can increase risks if you have other risk factors such as:
- Inherited blood-clotting disorders
- Family history of blood clots
- Surgery
- Obesity
- Prolonged travel
How can I reduce risk of an estrogen/contraceptive-related blood clot?
How can I reduce risk of an estrogen/contraceptive-related blood clot?
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Keep your weight at a healthy level with diet and exercise.
Keep your weight at a healthy level with diet and exercise.
Drink Water
Drink Water
Stay hydrated, especially during long-travel.
Stay hydrated, especially during long-travel.
Consider Compression
Consider Compression
Graduated compression stockings can be worn if advised by your healthcare provider.
Graduated compression stockings can be worn if advised by your healthcare provider.
Know The Symptoms
Know The Symptoms
Learn to recognize the symptoms of a dangerous blood clot and speak up if you notice anything that concerns you.
Learn to recognize the symptoms of a dangerous blood clot and speak up if you notice anything that concerns you.
Learn more about the symptoms of dangerous blood clot or VTE.
Learn more about the symptoms of dangerous blood clot or VTE.
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