New research found that people who take common painkillers alongside high-dose hormonal contraceptives may have a greater risk of blood clots. Progesterone-only contraceptives did not see the same risk of blood clots when taken alongside painkillers.
, MD, OB/GYN at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. “The study shows that low-risk birth control and NSAIDs do not really increase [risk of blood clots] much more than the risk of [of blood clots from] just taking NSAIDs.
However, she noted that the progestin-only intrauterine device, which delivers a small dose of progestin to the blood, has been linked to reduced risk of VTE. Wu explained that sometimes a person might have several things occurring that increase their risk of blood clots. “These are decisions for the healthcare provider," she said. "Most will be cognizant of that fact and will take patients off birth control if they are having a surgery that will keep them immobilized or if they will be taking a lot of medicine."For women taking low-dose contraception, Wu explained their risk for VTE does not increase if they take NSAIDs.
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