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What Options Of Birth Control Can An Obese Person Use While Trying To Prevent Strokes?

Posted on Mon, 6 May 2024

Question: I am obese and trying to lose to weight. I get my period every two weeks. I will not take hormones or birth control. I have a had two cousins who have had strokes while on birth control what other option is there ?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use copper T.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through your history and understand your concern.
As you are overweight,pill may further increased your weight and may cause stroke also.
So you can think about copper T insertion.
Depo provera is also a good option for you.
Hope found useful,feel free to ask more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (54 minutes later)

are they both hormones ? do they have stroke risks ? are there any natural remedies?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
They does not contain oestrogen.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
They does not contain oestrogen in it which may cause stroke.
Depo provera contain progesterone which usually does not cause stroke.
There are no natural method of cotraception.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj