In general, the contraceptive pill should not be taken if the woman has:
- Blood clots, heart attack or stroke (or history).
- Blood clotting disorders.
- Diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- Liver disease or tumor (or history).
- Elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
- Hyperhomocysteinemia.
- Cancer of the breast, ovary, cervix or uterus (or history).
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- Migraine with aura (or history).
- Pancreatitis (or history).
Likewise, it would also be contraindicated if the woman is going to undergo an operation or spends too much time without being on her feet.
Read the full article on: What is the contraceptive pill? – Efficacy, how to take it and risks ( 62).
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
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