My doctors nurse told me to stop taking birth control pills two weeks before surgery.. well I'm on the NUVARING. Do I need to stop that? Or since it's a different hormone will i be fine? Thanks!
Answer: Should I stop NUVARING before BA? Thank you for your inquiry and I understand your concern. Not all surgeons require patients to stop taking birth control pills before a breast augmentation. If that is a protocol your surgeon follows, it is definitely worth asking whether the NUVARING would be a problem during your procedure. You can also check in with your gynaecologist to get a second recommendation. Many surgeons believe that it is more important for a woman to continue their method of birth control rather than risk an unwanted pregnancy during that time frame. Be sure the specialist surgeon you have chosen is a credentialed surgeon with extensive experience in breast enhancement, so you have peace-of-mind in both the safety and success of your procedure. Best wishes on a positive surgery experience!
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Answer: Should I stop NUVARING before BA? Thank you for your inquiry and I understand your concern. Not all surgeons require patients to stop taking birth control pills before a breast augmentation. If that is a protocol your surgeon follows, it is definitely worth asking whether the NUVARING would be a problem during your procedure. You can also check in with your gynaecologist to get a second recommendation. Many surgeons believe that it is more important for a woman to continue their method of birth control rather than risk an unwanted pregnancy during that time frame. Be sure the specialist surgeon you have chosen is a credentialed surgeon with extensive experience in breast enhancement, so you have peace-of-mind in both the safety and success of your procedure. Best wishes on a positive surgery experience!
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June 16, 2018
Answer: Nuvaring and surgery Estrogen hormone supplementation is an independent risk factor for blood clots. So, yes, if it is reasonable, you should stop it. There are other factors that are considered in assessing DVT risk such as obesity, length of surgery, clot history etc. There is a scoring system called the Caprini Score that stratifies patients into various risk categories that then have recommended steps to take to lower the risk. If the Nuvaring is the only risk factor, you would still be in the lowest risk group and simple steps during and after surgery have been shown to be sufficient without stopping it.. NOTHING eliminates the risk, "things" just decrease the risk. You should discuss this with your surgeon if you are opposed to removing it.
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June 16, 2018
Answer: Nuvaring and surgery Estrogen hormone supplementation is an independent risk factor for blood clots. So, yes, if it is reasonable, you should stop it. There are other factors that are considered in assessing DVT risk such as obesity, length of surgery, clot history etc. There is a scoring system called the Caprini Score that stratifies patients into various risk categories that then have recommended steps to take to lower the risk. If the Nuvaring is the only risk factor, you would still be in the lowest risk group and simple steps during and after surgery have been shown to be sufficient without stopping it.. NOTHING eliminates the risk, "things" just decrease the risk. You should discuss this with your surgeon if you are opposed to removing it.
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