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Anonymous
So I was recently reading through the packet that comes in my box of birth control pills.
It says that smoking while on the pill greatly increases your chance of blood clots (especially if over age 35).
My doctor didn't let me know about this when I started on the pill 6 months ago, so is it something really rare or should I be worried?
I smoke probably twice a day to relax after work and such, and I'm 19 years old.

In before quit smoking. I'd sooner quit the pill.
>> Anonymous
If I was a girl, I would never take birth control.
They really fuck up your body. They even dramatically decrease your sex drive, so what's the point?
>> Anonymous
you're on /fit/.

i'm going to tell you to quit smoking.
>> Anonymous
Honestly you're doing yourself a disservice by continuing to smoke.
I won't say more because I'm sure you've heard it all before.
>> Anonymous
>>5280
Then if you were a girl, you'd probably have terrible cramps till you got married.
Or at least one pregnancy scare.
Or bad skin.
Or maybe breast cancer later in life.
Seriously I don't know many people who sleep around, yet most of my female friends are on the pill. It helps more than it hurts, because people don't get pregnant as early as they used to or as often, and so have 1) more periods than they ever were intended to have and 2) all that that implies.

As for OP, talk to your doctor. It generally isn't a problem and you can track whether or not it will be, but it is a major concern so its worth it. also quit smokin.
>> Anonymous
Don't listen to these assholes, smoke as much as you possibly can and quit the pill. If you smoke enough, it should kill any demons that start growing in your hatchery.
>> Anonymous
Tits, Gtfo, etc.

Crush up the pills and put them in your cigarettes.

But really, its funny that you are worried about blood clots when you are already fucking up your body with smokes.
>> Anonymous
quit smoking
>> Anonymous
If you'd rather smoke cigarettes and get knocked up than not smoke cigarettes and not get pregnant, you're s dumb bitch.

You're 19, not 35. As long as you don't smoke a pack a day you'll be fine.
>> Anonymous
OP here. I have no intention of getting preggo, and forgot to mention that I was considering getting shots (Depo Provera or something) instead of taking the pill.

I also smoke much much less than I did in high school, and I think if I continue how I'm doing now eventually my cigarette intake will be like twice a month. I'm already a casual smoker-- I don't believe I'm even addicted but probably a lot of people say that. That's why I'm not super worried about the pill+smoking side effects, just curious.

Anyway, does anyone have any experience with or know anyone who's getting the shot?
>> Anonymous
>>5402
I hear the shot can be worse in terms of clots.

Plus doesn't it stay in your skin? I've found its pretty obvious on girls that have it (same with the patch).
>> ?suomynonA?
>so is it something really rare or should I be worried?

No.

>I smoke probably twice a day to relax after work and such, and I'm 19 years old.

You should be worried about this.

Either way, enjoy your cancer. Weather it be from the pill leading to ovarian or breast, or the smoking leading to lung cancer.
>> Anonymous
You shouldn't be smoking anyways. No benefits to it, and (in Australia anyways) they cost a mint). I currently work at a service desk at a supermarket, we sell cigarettes with pictures of gangrenous hands, mouth cancer, buggered throats. I can tell you, there are quite a few old fellas who buy these smokes, and they have the exact same shit thats on the packets. Seen a guy that lost his throat still buying them, another fella with lots of missing fingers, all greenish. Women with yellow teeth and ulcers around their mouths.

Not worth it.
>> Anonymous
Tits or GTFO
>> Anonymous
>I'm already a casual smoker-- I don't believe I'm even addicted but probably a lot of people say that

>In before quit smoking. I'd sooner quit the pill.

You're an addict.
>> Anonymous
>>5526
Deported
>> Anonymous
You have a horrible doctor for not asking if you smoke.

At 19 and that few of cigarettes, you will be fine. If you still smoke at 35, they will stop allowing you to take the pill until you stop smoking.
>> Anonymous
Get off the pill or any hormonal treatment and go for a copper IUD. Only side effect is stronger periods for a few months after its inserted, it's almost as effective as the pill taken perfectly on schedule, and it lasts ten years or until it's removed.
>> Anonymous
If you're really concerned about the elevated risk of blood clot, you can always add an aspirin (actual aspirin, not Tylenol or whatever) supplement to the cocktail. This is actually extremely common amongst old people or women on any sort of hormonal supplement. 81mg a day can keep your blood nice and thin, just be sure to get the stuff with the enteric coating so you don't irritate your stomach lining by doing this.

Of course, you're best off asking your doctor about it, but this is the most likely response they'll give.
>> Anonymous
Read the prescribing information - it really does cause a high incidence and hugely increase chance of blood clots. Like, significant - I want to way 20% - it's not just some rare side effect. Then again, you don't smoke that much and are young. Really, if you're ok with pills to regulate your body, take Chantix and you'll get off the cigarettes with absolutely no effort or will power required.