Birth control pills contain progesterone, the female regulatory hormone, which has an effect of body chemistry, particularly fat and water retention and the thinning of arteries. An increase in any of these will lead to higher blood pressure. Higher blood pressure can eventually lead to blood clots, especially if one has a high-cholesterol diet. That is why people who use birth control pills should have regular contact with a physician, exercise, and maitain a well-balanced diety and healthy lifestyle.
You shouldn't use the patch if you have a heart condition such as angina, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or liver problems.
Yes, high blood pressure medicine is known to affect your period. It can make your period irregular. It also can make your period non existent. It is best to talk with your doctor about which high blood pressure medicine is right for your body and which medication will not affect your menstrual cycle.
No blood tests are medical required for starting birth control, but there may be other reasons to have blood testing during your annual gynecological exam.
Low blood pressure is not a known side effect of birth control pills.
Depending on your medical history, options without estrogen include progestin only pills, Depo Provera, the IUD, and the contraceptive implant.
High Blood pressure, blood clots, stroke, cancer. there are more but those are all on the warning label & well documented.
The main risk of Yaz birth control is that they are not 100% effective. They have also been known to give women nausea, headaches and high blood pressure.
As with all blood pressure medicine the right diet and exercise will help keep your blood pressure under control.
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There are no known side effects between propranolol and the birth control pill. However, if you're taking this pill for blood pressure control or heart problems, contact your health care providers to be sure you don't need a change in birth control method.
Probably not. Blood clots are a rare side effect of birth control pills. Potential side effects and individual risk factors should be discussed with the physician prescribing birth control pills.