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Have Elevated AST, ALT Levels. All Tests Normal. Can Birth Control Pills Affect Levels?
Hello, I have elevated levels of AST ( SGOT ) and ALT (SGPT), 71 and 87, respectively. I did an abdominal ultra sound for liver and blood test for hepatitis A B C, and everything was fine. I would like to know if birth control pills could somehow affect my AST and ALT levels. I am taking yaz as a birth control pill. Thanks!
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
Hello,
You are right.
Birth control pills can result in elevation of liver enzymes.
Your liver is responsible for regulation of hormones. Birth control pills disturb this function as estrogen hormone can inhibit the the metabolism of liver enzymes,resulting in increase of liver enzymes.
Women with existing liver conditions like hepatitis or with a history of heavy alcohol consumption should avoid taking birth control pills,as the risk of liver inflammation will increase considerably.
Thanks
You are right.
Birth control pills can result in elevation of liver enzymes.
Your liver is responsible for regulation of hormones. Birth control pills disturb this function as estrogen hormone can inhibit the the metabolism of liver enzymes,resulting in increase of liver enzymes.
Women with existing liver conditions like hepatitis or with a history of heavy alcohol consumption should avoid taking birth control pills,as the risk of liver inflammation will increase considerably.
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