B/C Pill Question

Did anyone have their surgeon tell them to stop their birth control pill a couple of months prior to their surgery to be sure to avoid any possible blood clots?? Just curious as I get hellacious cramps and stopping my b/c pills is not something I am wont to do. (Sorry guys if that is TMI) Your sage advice, as always, would be greatly appreciated. Natasha

Yes My doctor told me to stop when I first see him one to one consulation and it is better to stop now to prevent blood clot. Kathy K

After surgery they tell you to find another form of birth control anyway Natasha. Our pouches may not absorb "the pill" like it used to and therefore, may not be affective. Joanie

I was never on anything. so my Dr told me to get on something. Strange how every Dr is different. He definately didn't want me to wind up pregnant. (a cruel irony there...) But, anyway...it's the estrogen in BC that can contribute to blood clots. I went on DEPO, because it was progesterone, and did not contribute to blood clots. THis is all what my OBGYN explained to me... If your Dr told you to stop your BC, and didn't tell you what you COULD take, then I'd re-consult with him, because he may have a preference. Sorry to not be of any more help. hugs, Lisa

Yes. D/C the B/C. There are definite links to clot problems. MUCH better safe than sorry. Peter