blood clots

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-21-2004
blood clots
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Fri, 10-22-2004 - 5:58pm
is the risk of blood clots with ortho evra(patch) any more significant then with a low dose birth control pill?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: lauralie979
Fri, 10-22-2004 - 9:06pm
Hi lauralie979,

I don't think the chances are any greater for developing clots on Ortho Evra than on any other combined oral contraceptive. If you are a young, healthy, non-smoking women who has no family history of clotting problems there is very little likelihood of developing a clot. There has been a lot of publicity recently about the patch and clots but the problem while very, very slight exists for all combined contraceptives. It might be a good idea to discuss your concerns with your doctor.

Take care,

      Jill