...... and I imagine you are on Warfarin until the clot goes away.
This is an infrequent side-effect of of hormonal birth control - perhaps one in 400 with one in 2000 requiring hospitalization. You must discuss this with your doctor. The newer forms of artificial progestin can actually increase the chance of clots over the earlier progestins. You can have a battery of blood tests that may be indicate your personal likelihood of clots. No advice can be given without a medical history and, perhaps, examination.
Blood clots usually appear in the first year of use and usually, as with you, in the legs. They can appear anytime anywhere. The oestrogen appears to be trigger but it is not "the cause." It may still be possible for you to use alternate pills. Maybe not; that is why you should talk this out with a doctor. I have switched some women to other pills successfully. Others I have guided to the IUD.
Brandye
Posted: 30 Sep 02:04