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Can I Take Birth Control Medication?

I tested several years ago at 33 yrs old as having antithrombin III deficiency after testing 60% and having 1 miscarriage. I have no occurances of blood clots and was on traditional (ortho try cyclin) birth control for years prior (since early 20's). Can I not take traditional bc?
Sat, 18 Aug 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Patients with antithrombin deficiency are at a risk of developing thrombosis and birth control pills increases the chances for clot formation. It is better to avoid conventional birth control pills and you can take progesterone only pills (POP) instead.

Wishing you good health.

Thanks.
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Can I Take Birth Control Medication?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Patients with antithrombin deficiency are at a risk of developing thrombosis and birth control pills increases the chances for clot formation. It is better to avoid conventional birth control pills and you can take progesterone only pills (POP) instead. Wishing you good health. Thanks.