Is it ok for depo (birth control shot) to be in my system at time of surgery? Thank you.

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I was told by my PS to not take birth control 2 weeks prior to lipo + bbl. My GYN thinks my PS only means pills because they have a way higher risk for blood clots (and something about estrogen levels) than the depo which I am currently on. If I get my next scheduled depo shot it will still be in my system at time of surgery. Should I not take the depo and start a pill regimen up to 3 weeks before surgery or is it ok for the depo to be in my system at time of surgery? Thank you.

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS · Answer

Typically I don't like my patients to have any birth control, pills or otherwise in their system when under general anesthesia. Definitely speak with your board certified plastic surgeon on this matter and do what he/she prefers. My ideal situation for you would be to not receive your scheduled dose and use a backup birth control method such as condoms. Stopping the shot and starting a pill regimen can have issues of its own.Thank you for your question and good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is always best to discuss this with your operating surgeon. Some surgeons have their patients stop all forms of birth control pills or injections and others do not.

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

It is best to discuss this with your treating plastic surgeon and to follow his/her advice. Give your PS as much information as possible and then follow his/her advice.

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