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Is There Any Risk Associated With Prolong Usage Of Femilon?

Hi,
I have been taking femilon from december 2012 to nov 2013 and stopped it for a month now. Can i continue it for another year / long term ? is it fine that i stopped it for a cycle (month)
is there any risk in taking femilon for a longer time 2-3yrs ?
please advise.
posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hello

Thanks for the query

Femilon is known to increase chances of blood clots especially venous thromboses and also increase the risk of breast cancer. Please speak to you doctor and switch over to safer contraceptive options

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Is There Any Risk Associated With Prolong Usage Of Femilon?

Hello Thanks for the query Femilon is known to increase chances of blood clots especially venous thromboses and also increase the risk of breast cancer. Please speak to you doctor and switch over to safer contraceptive options Regards