I will be having a rhinoplasty perfomed in the Dominican Republic in January 2016. Should I stop my birth control pills before ? And if so, when should I stop taking them ?
October 25, 2016
Answer: Birth control pills and surgery It is generally believed that estrogens like those found in oral contraceptives increase the risk of developing a blood clot. If they can be discontinued without causing a significant disruption in the patient's life we asked them to stop oral contraceptives 2 to 4 weeks before surgery. Discuss this with your surgeon and follow their advice.
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October 25, 2016
Answer: Birth control pills and surgery It is generally believed that estrogens like those found in oral contraceptives increase the risk of developing a blood clot. If they can be discontinued without causing a significant disruption in the patient's life we asked them to stop oral contraceptives 2 to 4 weeks before surgery. Discuss this with your surgeon and follow their advice.
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Oral contraceptives have not being scientifically proven to increase surgery risk Hello, Thanks for your question. Birth control pills have not being scientifically proven in a high level study to increase surgery risk. There are some studies that show an increase in blood coagulation, and therefor it is thought to be a potential risk into having Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clots forming in your lower limbs) and/or Thromboembolism (blood clots going to your lungs), but again it hasn't been completely demonstrated. That said, I always analyze with the patient how much could this affect her life. If the patient is not presently in a relationship or having sexual relations regularly, then why not stop only for that "what if". If it's not the case, I believe that an unwanted pregnancy is a higher risk. Hope this answers your question. Feel free to contact us if you have any other doubt. Take good care, Dr. Fernandez Goico
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October 24, 2016
Answer: Oral contraceptives have not being scientifically proven to increase surgery risk Hello, Thanks for your question. Birth control pills have not being scientifically proven in a high level study to increase surgery risk. There are some studies that show an increase in blood coagulation, and therefor it is thought to be a potential risk into having Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clots forming in your lower limbs) and/or Thromboembolism (blood clots going to your lungs), but again it hasn't been completely demonstrated. That said, I always analyze with the patient how much could this affect her life. If the patient is not presently in a relationship or having sexual relations regularly, then why not stop only for that "what if". If it's not the case, I believe that an unwanted pregnancy is a higher risk. Hope this answers your question. Feel free to contact us if you have any other doubt. Take good care, Dr. Fernandez Goico
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