Contraceptive pill and BA

by Funkygirl 28th January 2010, 2:59 pm

Hey ladies,

Not sure if I have posted in the right place, but was just wondering do you have to stop taking the pill a few weeks before surgery? I mean my surgeon asked me if i was on any medication and I think I said no, should I have mentioned that I am on the pill, celest, it just didn't occur to me at the time, probably too busy eyeing up the implants on his desk lol Contraceptive pill and BA 557141

Was anyone on the pill and had to stop taking it? I will ask at my next consultation but just thought I'd ask you girls too....

Ta very much! Contraceptive pill and BA 571992

x x

by mizzpink23 28th January 2010, 3:28 pm

thats a good question hun, i have the "implanon" in my arm, and at my consult i mentioned this but wasnt told i needed it removed, so maybe its ok to keep taking the tablets, but i guess some surgeons may differ ?? itl be interesting to see what the other girls say xx

by Funkygirl 28th January 2010, 5:06 pm

I just read in the MYA paperwork that they gave me yesterday that you should come off the pill 2 weeks before? Who knows I'm sure we will find out soon. x x

by Jessica 28th January 2010, 5:10 pm

I think it's because the pill can thin your blood or lower your blood pressure. I came off mine about a month before, but not really because of my BA, for other health reasons. xx

by Funkygirl 28th January 2010, 5:27 pm

Thanks Jessica, that does make sense. I am seeing a surgeon for a second consultation next week, so will be sure to ask him then.

Must say Mr Adamo has done a great job on your boobies hun.

x x

by tizzyt 28th January 2010, 5:50 pm

Hi,it all depends on your surgeon, they all have different preferences.I carried on taking mine.It has something to do with the thickness of your blood and clotting times of it,which the pill alters this. Best to check with your own surgeon hun x

by Funkygirl 28th January 2010, 5:55 pm

Thanks for that tizzyt, I will be sure to ask. x x

by hotcaz 28th January 2010, 6:11 pm

i was told i was ok to keep taking my pill, but everyone seems to get told something different cos quite a few girls were told to stop taking it xx

by Funkygirl 28th January 2010, 6:16 pm

Yeah I think it's a case of asking your own surgeon and doing what he tells you, thanks hun.x x

by 8oo8ies 28th January 2010, 6:17 pm

I carried on taking mine & i seem to be fine so far :) xx

by Cally 28th January 2010, 8:19 pm

I have the 3 monthly contraceptive injection so will be a bit stuffed if they wanted me off of that x

by fawn 28th January 2010, 8:50 pm

I'm not terribly sure, but I do remember that when I came off G.A. while getting my wisdom teeth pulled I was crying hysterically for no reason and the doctor said that women on birth control tend to cry after waking up from general. He knew I was on it and didn't say anything about needing to come off of it prior to the procedure.

by misf1 29th January 2010, 1:06 am

I wasn't told to come off my pill, but some people are, think it depends on the surgeon and or clinic and how much risk it would put you at.

by stotty5586 29th January 2010, 1:32 pm

I an Pre BA, but I had an op last year and my NHS consultant told me to come off as soon as I had been referred for the op, he said the sooner the better. Im going to ask at my consultation too so will let you know what he says xx

by Funkygirl 29th January 2010, 2:10 pm

Thanks girlies for the comments, I will be asking the Q at my next consultation, just can't believe I said I was on no medication when he asked me, you tend to forget the pill is included in this. x x Contraceptive pill and BA 184153

by stotty5586 17th February 2010, 1:07 pm

Hi, I saw my surgeon last week and he told me that I wouldnt need to come off the pill, he said they put the stockings on you and then give you some injection after- cant remember the name of this drug though, but its only given if your on the pill I think.

by Funkygirl 17th February 2010, 1:13 pm

I've been told I can stay on the pill, but I wasn't told about the injection, I really don't want another injection as i'm petrified of needles! Contraceptive pill and BA Icon_pale

Has anyone who was told to stay on the pill, then had to have some injection? my ps didn't mention it.

Any comments girlies...bit worried now! x x

by stotty5586 17th February 2010, 1:51 pm

orrr sorry if ive worried you, Im seeing my consultant tomorrow so will ask him again about this and let you know. x

by MarieMc85 17th February 2010, 3:08 pm

fawn wrote:I'm not terribly sure, but I do remember that when I came off G.A. while getting my wisdom teeth pulled I was crying hysterically for no reason and the doctor said that women on birth control tend to cry after waking up from general. He knew I was on it and didn't say anything about needing to come off of it prior to the procedure.

That's interesting that you say that Fawn as both times I have had general anesthetic, I wake up bawling like a baby for no particular reason. It is very embarrassing! Contraceptive pill and BA 557141

I didn't need to stop my pill when I had my BA. I ws told that it can make your risk of developing Deep Vein Thrombosis slightly higher, but that as you are given surgical stockings and encouraged to move around as soon as possible, it is a tiny risk.
Plus, the aggro of coming off of the pill and the risk of getting pregnant worried me more!

Speak with your surgeon/patient coordinator. It is ultimately your decision at the end of the day hun

xxx

by Funkygirl 17th February 2010, 4:51 pm

Thanks hun, just spoke to OH and he said being on the pill does slightly increase chances of DVT, but as it's a relatively short op, and of course the stockings we're given to wear, then it is in fact classed as a very small risk.

I've been on the pill for such a long time and like you say Marie I too would be more scared about the risk of getting pregnant! So i'd prefer to continue on it.

Were you given an injection in that case? x x

by Funkygirl 17th February 2010, 4:54 pm

stotty5586 wrote:orrr sorry if ive worried you, Im seeing my consultant tomorrow so will ask him again about this and let you know. x

Awwww you haven't hun, i'm just a big wimp when it comes to needles and injections! At the end of the day, if it's what I have to have there is no getting away from it, whatever I have it's to keep me safe x x

by MarieMc85 17th February 2010, 4:58 pm

No, no injection. Never heard of having to have an injection afterwards, must be a new thing! x

by Funkygirl 17th February 2010, 5:01 pm

Ok thanks hun, will ask OH but will wait till he gets home this time!

I will also ask my ps too.x x

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