Contraindications to birth control pills

Birth control pills have been used for decades by millions of women around the world and are among the safer pharmaceutics you can use. However, there are some contraindications to use of amongst women with some other health concerns. Here is a short list not inclusive of all but at least some common contraindications. If you are currently using oral contraceptive pills with one of the listed conditions, you may want to explore alternatives with your gynecologist

*Smoking and over age 35

*High blood pressure

*Heart attack or stroke

*Diabetes 

*Migraines 

*History of blood clots in your legs or lungs

*Liver tumors

*Lupus