Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is There Any Contraindication For Taking Birth Control Pill Since There Is No Spleen?
Hi my name is karla and i have history of ITP for seven years . I had splenectomy three years ago that was the solution for my problem. My dermatologist recently prescribed me birth control pills for acne . Is there any contraindication for me since i do not have a spleen anymore?
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
Hi,
It is not advisable to take birth control pills after splenectomy. Since there is a risk of formation of blood clots in the veins after removal of spleen and the fact that the combined oral contraceptive pills are also known to cause blood clot in the veins so the risk of clot formation will be increased if these pills are taken for the treatment of acne. Ask your doctor for an alternative effective but a safer drug for the treatment of acne.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is not advisable to take birth control pills after splenectomy. Since there is a risk of formation of blood clots in the veins after removal of spleen and the fact that the combined oral contraceptive pills are also known to cause blood clot in the veins so the risk of clot formation will be increased if these pills are taken for the treatment of acne. Ask your doctor for an alternative effective but a safer drug for the treatment of acne.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Acneiform eruptions
Loading Online Doctors....