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Breathing Problems while on Birth Control
I am 18 years old, and I started taking Lutera Birth Control two nights ago. I was prescribed them through Planned Parenthood. Yesterday, the day after taking my first pill, I was breathing normally but I felt like I wasn't getting the depth of air I was used to, which forced me to make myself yawn or take deep sharp breaths. I took my second pill last night, regardless of the shortness in breath, but today I have been experiencing (and noticing) the effect much more. Today I spoke with an advice nurse who said that because I was not experiencing concurrent chest pains, this was only a side effect of the pill. Is that true? I am very worried. I doubt I would have been able to form a blood clot only after taking the pill twice.. Please, any advice is appreciated.
well i think most know that birthcontrol pills can eventually lead to health problems especially with your heart at times..id use another alternative for birth control asap...like the shot or the patch.. good luck
I don't think it is a blood clot but it sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to the medication. I would stop taking it and talk to a doctor or pharmacist about it right away.
I would discontinue taking this medication and follow up with a physician about the situation. I agree with Cassandrea; sounds like a allergic reaction. It is obvious this "nurse" didn't give you prudent advice.
If this shortness of breath persists, SEEK EMERGENT CARE.
If this shortness of breath persists, SEEK EMERGENT CARE.
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Like with any other birth control pill, Lutera Birth Control, can also cause clots in any part of the body. If this happens in lungs, then this can cause progressive breathlessness and can be dangerous. You must get a CT scan of chest immediately.
Other than that, the pill also causes bloating of abdomen. This can also cause breathlessness.
I suggest you first go to ER to rule out clots in lungs. Do not want to scare you. But since I cannot examine you, this is the most serious complication of birth control pill that should be ruled out in a person taking them.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Like with any other birth control pill, Lutera Birth Control, can also cause clots in any part of the body. If this happens in lungs, then this can cause progressive breathlessness and can be dangerous. You must get a CT scan of chest immediately.
Other than that, the pill also causes bloating of abdomen. This can also cause breathlessness.
I suggest you first go to ER to rule out clots in lungs. Do not want to scare you. But since I cannot examine you, this is the most serious complication of birth control pill that should be ruled out in a person taking them.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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