CONTRACEPTION CAN CAUSE THROMBOSIS? - FERTILITY AND BIRTH CONTROL

How the contraceptive increases the risk of thrombosis



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The use of contraceptives may increase the chances of developing a venous thrombosis, which is the formation of a clot within a vein, partially or totally blocking the flow of blood. However, it should be remembered that the risk of thrombosis remains small, and is much more likely to occur from other causes, such as smoking, diseases that change coagulation or after a period of immobilization, due to surgery or a long trip, for example