Should I stop taking Birth Control Pills prior to surgery?

I have been taking birth control pills for quite a few years now and have heard that they increase the risk of getting blood clots. With my surgery about six weeks away would it be a good idea for me to go off the pill now and use a different form of birth control prior to surgery to lessen my chances of developing clots ? Also, how long after I have my surgery shoould I begin taking them again? Thank You.

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