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has anyone on her smoked while ther on brith control becuas i went like 7 days with out then had one today if so what happens when u smoke with brith control
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smoking and birthcontrol increases risk of heart problems... it says right on the box ....
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okay thanks elc
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Smoking does not affect the efficacy of the pill, however, smoking while you are taking the pill DOES increase the risk of heart attack/disease. It would be best if you COULD quit, but the pill will still protect you from pregnancy even if you smoke. You DO need to tell your Dr that you smoke, because that shortens the number of years that you should stay on the pill.
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i got to stop becuas i have to be on the pill becuas i keep geting cyst
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It also increases the risk of DVT
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please remember it is only a risk... not a quarantee that the bad things will happen. yes, you should quit, but i smoke and have been on the pill for a while and my blood pressure is normal and has actually gotten better over the last year or so. i do plan to "get fixed" so i don't need the pill so not the same situation you are in. I would try to quit smoking but remember...even reducing the amount dramatically will help hugely and can be easier at first.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
