10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Birth Control
By ABush

6. Is the birth control fit my health profile and family history?

6. Is the birth control fit my health profile and family history?

Some birth control methods should not be given to certain conditions. For example, there are increased risks if you smoke, have a history of blood clots, or are over the age of 35. Other choices may not be optimal if there is a family history of breast cancer or other hormone mediated cancers. 

By ABush— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 07/13/2011