Two Tips For Reducing Your Risk Of Blood Clots When Taking Birth Control Pills
Birth control pills are the most common form of contraception. Although they are cheaper and easier to use than other forms of birth control, they can increase your risk of forming blood clots. Here are two things you can do to decrease your susceptibility to developing this troublesome side effect.
Avoid Other Risky Behavior
Although the odds of developing blood clots is small—about 1 percent of users get them over a 10-year period of time—certain lifestyle choices can compound your risk.