Most birth control product inserts I've read say that smoking while using the product will increase the risk of blood clots and stroke. I know that nicotine constricts vessels and increases blood pressure, but I haven't been able to find any studies (yet) on the effects of nicotine (minus the smoke) combined with hormonal birth control.
I'd imagine that the increased risk is still present as long as you're still using nicotine, but does anybody know any specifics regarding this?
I'd imagine that the increased risk is still present as long as you're still using nicotine, but does anybody know any specifics regarding this?