Can I Keep Nuva Ring in for Breast Lift?

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I am a healthy 36 yr old on Nuva Ring for Birth Control. At my Pre-op my Dr. said that I could keep my Nuva Ring in during my Breast Lift and Lipo. After reading about stopping Hormones before surgery, I am a bit worried now. Is this safe?

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

The safest and most conservative thing to do if you are willing is to take it out two weeks beforehand to prevent blood clots.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Any method of hormonal manipulation of birth control carries an increased risk for DVT and PE.   Performing multiple, lengthy procedures at once increases the risk.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

If you were just getting a Breast Lift, then I would say that it would actually be okay to leave the ring in place.  However, if you are also undergoing liposuction then your risk increases for clotting issues.  As such, I would then remove the ring if that is easy to do.

	 

	I hope that helps!

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

My recommendation for cosmetic procedures is to stop hormone therapy.  It is clear that the Risk for blood clots are increased. Good luck.

Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACS · Answer

Hormone replacement therapy such as the Nuva ring slightly increases your risk of a blood clot after any general anesthetic procedure.  SInce you are undergoing an elective cosmetic procedure, safety is paramount.  To be absolutely safe, stop using it two weeks before and two weeks after surgery and use an alternate form of contraception.  All the best.

Can I Keep Nuva Ring in for Breast Lift?

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Can I Keep Nuva Ring in for Breast Lift?

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Answer: Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Risk of Blood Clot

Answer: Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Risk of Blood Clot

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