Question:
Do you need to stop taking birthcontrol before the surgery?

I am taking birthcontrol and know that you need to take it after the surgery due to increased risks of pregnancy. But I read on someone's profile that the Dr. had then quit taking the pill 1 month before the surgery because it causes blood clots. Do I need to quit taking it?    — Daphne S. (posted on January 23, 2002)

January 22, 2002
My doctor told me that I didn't have to stop taking them, but I did anyway because I had seen that so many were told to stop taking them. I stopped 1 month preop and started them up again 1 month post op when I got my period again. Either way you decide, I would check with your doctor. Good luck,
   — enjo4

January 23, 2002
I agree with the previous poster. My doctor told me to stop taking them atleast one month before surgery and I could resume taking them one month after surgery. The reason was to help prevent blood clots. I also got Heparin (sp) in the abdomen prior to surgery.
   — Terri H.

January 23, 2002
My doctor didn't make me quit taking my bc pill before my surgery. When I was in the hospital, they crushed it up and put it in my tube each morning. I was glad I didn't have to stop taking it so I could stay on schedule. Good luck to you!
   — blank first name B.

January 23, 2002
I was told at my pre-admission testing to keep taking it just don't take the day of the surgery.
   — Samitra D J.