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    Over 35 and going to try the pill again. But I just started working somewhere 2 nights a month where there's alot of second hand smoke. I really don't feel comfortable with it, but loathe to quit b/c I just came back. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Thanks.

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    Default Re: the pill and secondhand smoke.

    I asked my doctor about this a couple of years ago. I have been on the pill for 7 years and was concerned because I am around secondhand smoke fairly often. He said it's not ideal, but as long as I don't smoke myself, I should be ok. If you are only around smoke two nights a month, it shouldn't be a problem.

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    Two nights a month won't make any difference. Being on the pill past age 35 is dangerous enough. Please get regular checkups and it couldn't hurt to take an aspirin every day.

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    Default Re: the pill and secondhand smoke.

    Being on the pill past 35 is fine,but if you smoke you increase your odds of blood clots forming and heart attacks(I turn 35 in August so I really should quit smoking!). I've been on the pill since I was 17. It's a necessity for me because of my fibroids and such..

    2 nights a month wont do any harm. Dont worry about it.

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    ^^^ Blood clots and heart attacks, but also strokes and DVT as complications from the clots. You're right, you need to stop smoking. I can tell you firsthand that strokes are REALLY not fun.

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    Default Re: the pill and secondhand smoke.

    Quote Originally Posted by Yekhefah View Post
    ^^^ Blood clots and heart attacks, but also strokes and DVT as complications from the clots. You're right, you need to stop smoking. I can tell you firsthand that strokes are REALLY not fun.
    Wah...I know I should stop. And I will,but right now I need the crutch. And it isnt like I'm even smoking a 1/2 pack a day...usually just a cpl unless I'm at work. At work I smoke more to go with my character,but I dont inhale them all(or I'd be waking up hacking up a lung!LOL!)

    But most Dr's say that unless you smoke or have a history of strokes and heart disease, you can take BC pills until menopause.Since it's a medical necessity for me..I asked..a LOT!! The last thing I need in my plethora of medical conditions is MORE!!LOL!

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    Thank you! Makes me feel so much better!

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    Default Re: the pill and secondhand smoke.

    Three years ago my older sister (who had been dancing about once a week for just under a year) got a blood clot in her lung. There were quite a few factors in her case... She was on the pill, worked in second hand smoke, was a vegetarian /(vitamin K from dark green leafy veggies thickens your blood) and was on a 19 hour flight (two days before the clot). I would recommend (after checking with your doctor) taking a baby asprin every day. It is actually good for your heart as well.

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