Coming off Birth control

[racheyrach 0]

ok i was told by a cardiologist that i would have to come off my bc for 2 months before the surgery? I have implanon which is an implant in my arm thats good for 3 years and i dont want this out. Am i able to sign something that relieves them of any legal issue if i get a blood clot or suttin. or has anyone hear of this? i mean this is a minimal invasive procedure i just dont want it out lol

anyone that has similar problem?

[jllybean1982 0]

Hi racheyrach! I work as a nurse and we are always told that when ppl sign "wavers", they are kind of worthless in court when they are being sued. It probably depends on your surgeon, but I would think they would refuse..it's not only a legal issue, but a moral one. I mean if you ended up with a blood clot because they agreed to operate on you with your implant still in that would be a problem!

[rkwilliams1013 0]

OK I'm a nurse too so I had to chime in on this one... I totally agree with what she said, but even a minimally invasive procedure puts you at higher risk for clots, then birth control increases your risk on top of that. If you're already seeing a cardiologist for what ever reason, it is important to also understand that certain medical problems can put you at an even higher risk.

Better to be safe than sorry.

[va_viv 3]

My surgeon told me that I HAD to get off of birth control or he wouldn't do the surgery. I really didn't want to because I have PCOS and that helps me get regular periods, if I'm not on BC I won't get my period for at least 5 months at a time, it sucks but we gotta do what we gotta do. It's a small sacrifice we have to make in order to change our lives.

Good luck!

[lauragshsu 6]

I was told I had to be off birthcontrol too. However, having Mirena (which still has BC hormones) "didn't count". Weird.

[racheyrach 0]

yea idk my mom is a RN and told me that it shouldnt be that big of an issue .. i guess ill just wait and see my surgeon and see what he thinks and what nots.

[pooky032281 8]

I'm an OB/Gyn RN and yes! It matters!!! If you want the safest procedure possible, the implanon needs to go. Your surgeon is being very safe and smart in this matter.

[Momto3redheads 18]

As someone who had a minimally invasive procedure (for endometriosis) years ago and ended up with 2 blood clots in my lungs and one in my legs...yes I would say it is important as I could've died. (I was on a birth control pill at the time) They told me when I got the clots that it was like a one in a million chance that it could occur - they were surprised - but lucky me it did....so now every time I got pregnant or have surgery it is a big ordeal to be ultra careful....so if I were you I would be better safe than sorry....I got lucky and lived through mine, but many people don't.:drool:

[tabatha lynn 0]

So I am curious....Should you come off of b.c. if it is taken orally. I am on a very low dose just to help with pcos and dont know if I need to come off before surgery. Will definatly be calling the dr. Monday to find out but just curious as to what you all might know if its just the implants or oral as well. Thanks.

[racheyrach 0]

So I am curious....Should you come off of b.c. if it is taken orally. I am on a very low dose just to help with pcos and dont know if I need to come off before surgery. Will definatly be calling the dr. Monday to find out but just curious as to what you all might know if its just the implants or oral as well. Thanks.

its every type. but i plan on talking to my doctor you should too