Is Tri Sprintec Birth Control Pill Advisable For A Person With Anxiety?

Posted on Wed, 29 Mar 2017

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Question : I am on tri sprintec birth control and will be 45 in XXXXXXX I have my yearly exams and have had no problems and my dr has never said anything about getting off but i have been told i shouldn't be on this at my age and that it can cause a stroke also i have been having ocular migraines for several yrs and have been told it can be from anxiety or peri menopause then i just google it and found this not to prescribe this to women who are known to have the following condition: see attached

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use non-hormonal contraception.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. I am Dr.Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.

Birth control pills can be used up to the age of menopause if you do not have any risk factors.

It should not be used in women with ocular migraines beyond the age of 35 as it slightly increases the risk of stroke in them. So do stop this contraception, please discuss with your doctor and start using non-hormonal contraception.

Best wishes,
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

What are nonhormonal contraception. I believe these pills are helping my perimenopause issues and my ocular migraines seem to be from hormones i get them right before and right after my period and i take proponolol for them. I only get the auras no pain and only last for 10 to 15 mins have had them since age 36 and will soon be 45 and have been on this pill since 21

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Some examples of Non hormonal contraceptives are copper intrauterine devise, condoms etc

Women with aura or migraine headache are at increased risk of stroke if they take contraceptive pills. Therefore I suggest that you stop using those pills.

Best wishes,
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (18 hours later)

Are the iud, patch, shot all pretty much the same as the pill and should i not use those either? How much does it cost to get tubes tied and a vasectomy would one of these be a better thing to do

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Copper intrauterine devise is not the same as pills.
It contains copper. It does not contain hormones.

Shot and patch contain hormones similar to the one in pills and do you should not use them.

I am not aware of the cost of surgery in USA.

If you wish you can opt for the procedure of tying tubes or vasectomy. But this involves surgery.
So I am of the opinion that copper devise is a better choice for you.

Best wishes,
Dr Rama

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj