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    For those of you ladies who are regular smokers and use birth control, do you notice any difference in your body such as blood clots, heart problems or asthma? I am considering getting on birth control but am skeptical because of the side effects. They say smokers are at higher risk for heart problems and blood clots. I have been smoking for 12 years now and am worried about health related problems. Any advice or opinions are appreciated. Thanks.

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    Any good doctor should refuse to put you on birth control while you are still smoking. The risk of blood clots is too high.

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    Smoking sucks all the calcium out of your bones and birth control takes zinc from your skin. The health risks related to smoking are REAL and they affect women more than men. I smoked for a decade. I quit 18 months ago with the patch. I exercise--I drink water--I am much happier and I am at little risk for serious blood conditions. Be good to your body and your body will be good to you.

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    A girl I worked with had problems with blood clots while she was on BC and smoked. I don't remember full details, but it got really bad. Trust me, quit smoking if you're gonna go on hormonal BC, it's way too risky

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    If you want to continue smoking then any 1/2 decent doc would not give you a script for bc. They'd fit you for a diaphram or suggest condoms or w/e. It actually puts them at risk (the dr) b/c if they know you smoke, you could sue. People have won cases like it before....

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    My friend suffer a stroke. Because she had to smoke while taking birthcrontrol. She is only 27
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    Embarrassing question---does the no-smoking thing apply to tobacco of the wacky variety?

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    It does not apply to marijuana.

    You CAN use Mirena and smoke. Mirena is the only hormonal BC you can use and not increase the risk of cardiovascular accidents.

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    WOW!! I did not know it was that serious. I guess its a good thing I've never really taken BC then. Yeah, I want to quit smoking. But while I'm still working in the club it's very difficult, especially when I drink. Thank you ladies for your input!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by kittenkat
    It does not apply to marijuana.
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    ^^ hehe, I'm so glad somebody asked that. I'm going on BC in a few weeks and I would have never thought of that... *cough*not that I get down with maryjane *cough*

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