Question:
Why do you have to stop taking the pill one month prior to surgery?

I heard that you have to stop taking birth control one month prior to surgery? when can you start again and why do you need to stop? Thank You    — Jennifer L. (posted on June 13, 2001)

June 13, 2001
My doc says it is because the pill can cause blood clots and blood clots are a possibility after any surgery. Stopping the pill simply gives you less of a chance of developing this serious complication.
   — Rebecca L.

June 13, 2001
Check with your surgeon to see what he/she wants. I took my pills right up to the day before my surgery. - Kate -
   — kateseidel