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Experiencing Palpitation After Starting Contraceptive Pills. Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke. Worried?

i have just started taking the contraceptive pill Yasmin. I am aged 44 i dont drink or smoke and strive to keep healthy. Since starting the pill i have been experiencing palpitations which are worrying me as i know the pill can increase risk of heart attack and stroke . I have had migraine with aura but felt would be okay as i very rarely have a full blown migraine now a days. m
Sun, 1 Jul 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Even though oral contraceptives like Yasmin do increase the risk of heart disease, they do so when taken over a prolonged period of time. They will not do it in a very short span.
The palpitations that you are experiencing could be due to simply anxiety or dehydration. However, given your age group, I would suggest you get an electrocardiogram done. Also, a total cholesterol level, LDL, HDL and blood sugar level should be done to ensure we are not missing anything.
Hope this helps
Regards
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Experiencing Palpitation After Starting Contraceptive Pills. Risk Of Heart Attack And Stroke. Worried?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Even though oral contraceptives like Yasmin do increase the risk of heart disease, they do so when taken over a prolonged period of time. They will not do it in a very short span. The palpitations that you are experiencing could be due to simply anxiety or dehydration. However, given your age group, I would suggest you get an electrocardiogram done. Also, a total cholesterol level, LDL, HDL and blood sugar level should be done to ensure we are not missing anything. Hope this helps Regards