In addition to her shock that she, as a healthy twentysomething, would be impacted by a stroke, Jenna was also surprised to learn from doctors that the hormonal birth control she had taken since the age of 17 may have added to her stroke risk.
, a board-certified OBGYN, told "GMA" that estrogen-containing birth control pills can also be associated with a small increased risk of stroke, which, if taken by someone who suffers from migraines with aura, would add an additional stroke risk.
"You deserve to have all of the information. It’s your body," she said. "I'm really big on informed consent, and you can't give informed consent if you don't understand the risks and benefits."lowering the risk of ovarian cancer"We need to talk about risks, but we also have to consider all of the benefits," she said.
She said she encourages women to check in with their doctors frequently to make sure they are using the birth control method that is right for them and their changing needs."The birth control that works best for you at the age of 16 may not be the best for you when you're 37, for example," she said, noting that, for instance, women who are 35 years of age or older and smoke should also not use estrogen-containing birth control pills.
Landry said the two specific questions she encourages women to ask their doctor are, "Based on my personal history and my family history, is this still the best contraceptive option for me, or is there something that has transpired since my last visit that may make this a less ideal option?,' and, 'What are the risks and benefits of this particular option?"Goldman, who has undergone extensive physical therapy in her ongoing recovery from her stroke, said she is sharing her...
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