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Birth Control Patch and Blood Clots

06 November, 2009 07:35:00 All4women

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Women who use the birth-control patch havedouble the risk of blood clots as those on oral contraceptives. The patch exposes women to 60% more oestrogen.

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Comments (5 posted)

Lisa 14 April, 2010 01:46:28

Astral Studios is a production house in Lonehill. We have submitted a proposal to Carte Blanche to run with a story on “Health Risk of female contraceptives” focusing on side effects of them such as bleeding and nausea. Some people experience side effects which could lead to infertility, weight issues and bone loss. Potential allergies to contraceptives are another consideration. The fact is that certain health conditions such as migraines, diabetes, and history of stroke or heart problems could make certain contraceptives less safe to use and ineffective. And of course the more serious risk of getting cancer…..

What we require is a professional doctor/researcher/pharmaceutical company discussing the various contraceptive options and the risks of each. We also need contact details of people who have had any problems due to taking contraceptives that would like their story told.

Providing stats is very important so any information and research would be gladly appreciated and a contact person willing to be interviewed in any of the above mentioned topics.

Please call me for any further information. Thanks

lisalaw
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011 4674499

Emily 06 November, 2009 01:26:51

I have been on the pill for 18 years and have decided to go for sterilization. Is there any side effects when leaving the pill after I have done the sterilization?

GLENDA SARDIEN 06 November, 2009 10:16:44

Menopause a topic to to discuss, and natural medication that can be used, for e.g. hot flushes,the strange, light-headed, mad feeling you experience in your head.

Cheryl de Swardt 06 November, 2009 09:48:25

Hi there

i have been on the pill for a good couple of years and have recently changed over to the 2 month injection, my period started normal date last month but has not yet stopped, has been bleeding for the pass 2 weeks now. is still normal???

marcia mohlala 06 November, 2009 09:42:34

Hi There

well for me the patch has worked extremely well and i don't suffer from headaches like i used to with the injection. and i also have a balanced diet meal and iam able to lose weight.