Birth Control

klayco17 · 10-08-2009, 12:24 AM

Hello,

Is it necessary to discontinue taking birth control pills prior to surgery?

Thanks,
KC

drghaderi · 10-10-2009, 04:08 PM

Unless you are taking birth control pills for a medical reason other that simply birth control, it is good to stop taking them about 3wks before surgery. Being on birth control pills increases your chances of having blood clots or DVT which can be serious. This specially important if you are a smoker as the two combined can be dangerous. So, I advise all my patients to stop all their birth control pills for about 3wks before surgery and you can start taking them again about 2-3 wks after surgery. Just remember you have to be on them for two cycles for them to be effective for birth control. Always discuss your medications with your surgeon and ask their preferences. Safety always comes first.

klayco17 · 10-10-2009, 11:02 PM

Thank you Dr. Ghaderi.

nearlynormal · 10-18-2009, 03:27 PM

Hi Dr Ghaderi, is this the same if you are on the mini-pill?
Thanks!

drghaderi · 10-25-2009, 01:48 PM

Of course every medication is different. The general rule is if you are on any hormones to stop them before surgery to decrease your chances of blood clots or DVT's.

Sexy Taurus · 10-25-2009, 01:51 PM

What about Depo Provera? I last had a shot in September and decided to have my breast augmentation in Nov...Should I post pone my breast augmentation to allow the hormones to come out of my body?

drghaderi · 11-01-2009, 02:16 PM

As each medication is different with the mix of estrogen and progesterone being different, I would recommend having your plastic surgeon and gynecologist discuss the specific hormone you are taking. The risk is still very low but the general guideline is to be off of these medications for about 3wks prior to your surgery to decrease your chance of having a DVT.

10-08-2009, 12:24 AM	#1
klayco17 I wish i had a 150ccs more! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 925 Thanks: 285 Thanked 260 Times in 251 Posts	Birth Control Hello, Is it necessary to discontinue taking birth control pills prior to surgery? Thanks, KC __________________ 28 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre breast augmentation: 34 A Post breast augmentation: 34C/D breast augmentation Date: October 15th, 2009 Post breast augmentation: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

10-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#2
drghaderi Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Charles, Illinois Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	Birth control pills and surgery Unless you are taking birth control pills for a medical reason other that simply birth control, it is good to stop taking them about 3wks before surgery. Being on birth control pills increases your chances of having blood clots or DVT which can be serious. This specially important if you are a smoker as the two combined can be dangerous. So, I advise all my patients to stop all their birth control pills for about 3wks before surgery and you can start taking them again about 2-3 wks after surgery. Just remember you have to be on them for two cycles for them to be effective for birth control. Always discuss your medications with your surgeon and ask their preferences. Safety always comes first.

10-10-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
klayco17 I wish i had a 150ccs more! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 925 Thanks: 285 Thanked 260 Times in 251 Posts	Thank you Dr. Ghaderi. __________________ 28 y/o Mother of 2 boys 5'3" 130 pounds Pre breast augmentation: 34 A Post breast augmentation: 34C/D breast augmentation Date: October 15th, 2009 Post breast augmentation: 400cc silicone gels mod + profile under the muscle

10-25-2009, 01:48 PM	#5
drghaderi Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Charles, Illinois Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	Birth control pills and surgery Of course every medication is different. The general rule is if you are on any hormones to stop them before surgery to decrease your chances of blood clots or DVT's.

10-25-2009, 01:51 PM	#6
Sexy Taurus Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: California Posts: 408 Thanks: 231 Thanked 142 Times in 131 Posts	What about Depo Provera? I last had a shot in September and decided to have my breast augmentation in Nov...Should I post pone my breast augmentation to allow the hormones to come out of my body? __________________ 5'7 130lbs Ribcage: 29 BWD: 13 Preop: 34A Postop: Hopefully 34DD 500cc's o/f to 515cc's Allergan Natrelle HP Surgery Date Nov. 4th

10-18-2009, 03:27 PM	#4
nearlynormal Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 25 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Hi Dr Ghaderi, is this the same if you are on the mini-pill? Thanks!

11-01-2009, 02:16 PM	#7
drghaderi Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Charles, Illinois Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts	Birth control pills and surgery As each medication is different with the mix of estrogen and progesterone being different, I would recommend having your plastic surgeon and gynecologist discuss the specific hormone you are taking. The risk is still very low but the general guideline is to be off of these medications for about 3wks prior to your surgery to decrease your chance of having a DVT.

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