Contraception and VD/The Pill

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Expert: Allison - 10/28/2006


Question
How long after stopping the pill do the risk go away?  For instance blood clots.  After stopping the pill when is the risk of blood clots back to it was before taking the pill?

Answer
Dear R,

Because the pill needs to be taken every 24 hours (once a day around the same time) this means that the effects of the drugs only last in a woman's body for around 24 hours.

When a woman stops taking the pills the hormones are not in her body and, unless she has some kind of medical condition, her risk of blood clots will go back to what it was before. It is important for you to know that the risk of blood clots is extremely small and most women never have to deal with this. If a woman smokes, is older, or has a history in her family this risk will be slightly more. If you are concerned it is best you talk to your doctor.

Take Care,
AM

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I can answer questions on birth control including how they work, the pros and cons of different methods, why you might choose one over the other, how to correct mistakes you may have made in using the device and more. As well, I can help with general knowledge on STIs, symptoms, incubation, transmission, and treatment.

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I have experience in birth control and sexual health education counselling since 2003. I have worked with two affiliates of the International Planned Parenthood Federation and have been extensively trained by them. As well, I have a Masters in Applied Science (Sexual Health).

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Masters in Applied Science (Sexual health), Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health, BA (Psychology and Geography)

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