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Re: Just wondering......

From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:09:18 -0500 (CDT)

Smoking increases the risk of a blood clot forming in your deep veins and stroke. Smoking is bad for a host of other reasons, so this is a good time to stop. Drinking can increase the liver's activity and make the hormones in the pills break down faster, making them less effective.

At Mon, 28 Aug 2000, Penny wrote: >
>Hi,
>I have recently started taking birth control pills. The doctor told me
>that I couldn't smoke or drink while on the pill. I am a smoker and I
>like to drink every so often. Is there a pill in which I can take, but
>still smoke? Also, what will happen if I do drink? Thanks for you time.

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine


>**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>



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