What Causes Discomfort In Legs While On Birth Control Pills?

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2014

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Question : Hey Dr XXXXXXX

I have been taking birth control for over a month now. I started to few as if my legs were fuller if that maeks sense. When I am sedentary for too long, I feel as if there are bubbles are popping in my calfs. I am only 21 years old, but I found this strange.

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
birth control pills

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Welcome to health care magic.

Birth control pills are known to cause clots in legs in some women.

It is more likely in sedentary lifestyle like you.

Please stop pills now and see your doctor for ultrasound doppler of legs

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj