[amy40]

people post risks of covid vaccine including inflammation & blood clots
however, read that birth control has even higher risks than vaccine
is that true?

[jns]

people post risks of covid vaccine including inflammation & blood clots
however, read that birth control has even higher risks than vaccine
is that true?

From what I have read, it is true. A lot of people are blowing the risks associated with Covid-19 vaccines way out of proportion, IMO.

[Kayla Lords]

The risk of blood clots with birth control definitely exists, and I've read the same (that the risks of getting one from birth control is higher than the vaccine) but I believe the overall risk is still really low.

Here's some info on blood clots and birth control: https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/tw9278

[atskitty2]

I haven't read any documentation on inflammation related to birth control pills. The risk of blood clots is well documented especially among smokers or obese patients using birth control pills. This is why it's typically not prescribed if you have those factors.
I think it's too early to have exceptionally reliable data on the Covid vaccine.

[Rudhra]

Birth control pills do indeed have an anti-inflammatory effect. In fact, birth control helps to balance hormones in women and makes the body more efficient. This helps to decrease pain and inflammation in the body. In addition, birth control also helps women to regulate their periods and to also decrease menstrual flow.