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I saw an ad about Nuvaring causing blood clots and death…. (made rebloggable by request)
 Anonymous asked: I saw a commercial from 1-800-BAD-DRUG saying that Nuvaring can cause blood clots and death. Given that it was from a tv ad, and a lawyer one at that, I’m calling bullshit.

It definitely can. In fact, all forms of hormonal birth control list blood cloths and death as possible extreme side effects. I am not sure about the legitimacy of suing someone who has warned you about these occurrences happening though. Blood clots more common with people who:

  • Smoke
  • Are sedentary
  • Are overweight
  • Are more than 50 years old
  • Have high blood pressure
  • Are diabetic
  • Have a history of heart or vascular disease
  • Have an elevated cholesterol level

If you are concerned about blood clots, try this advice from Go Ask Alice:

“If you are concerned that you may develop a clot, there are several warning signs that can possibly reveal one. A good way to remember them is to think of the word ACHES, short for

  • Abdominal pain
  • Chest pain (and shortness of breath)
  • Headaches (especially those that are new, severe, or associated with persistent dizziness, difficulty speaking, fainting, numbness or weakness in extremities)
  • Eye problems (blurred vision or loss of vision)
  • Severe leg pain (and/or redness and swelling in the calves or thighs)”
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