Anyone on birth control who has a blood clotting disorder?

I have Factor V liden mutation, which is a blood clotting disorder. I've been to my primary doctor and she said birth control pills isn't an option. Anyone have a blood clotting disorder and on birth control? 
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I have the Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin II mutation. I ended up with a PE (pulmonary embolism) after being on the pill for only 1 month. At about the age of 25ish I found the paragaurd IUD as it is hormone free and something I could use until the hubby and I decided it was time for a baby. Now that I am pregnant I give myself daily injections of lovenox to reduce the chance of another PE or DVT. If you have any questions let me know I have done quite a bit of research as I wanted to know what my future would hold with these clotting factors.

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I didn't think so either, but I just remind myself it's for my son and not myself. That is the reason I can do it everyday. He means the world to me and I haven't even met him yet :-)

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Rachel • Aug 18, 2015
Thank you so much. This was really helpful. I don't think I could ever do daily injections. Ha

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I wouldn't recommend birth control. When I was on birth control I learned that it's synthetic hormones and it ruins your gut bacteria, and lowers your immunity which makes your body a breeding ground for bacteria and parasites. I ended up not being able to digest lactose (being lactose intolerance.) due to my gut bacteria being ruined.  I also got Bacterial Vaginosis because it highered my vaginal PH and I also developed seasonal allergies. I got rid of my lactose intolerance, allergies, and BV by getting rid of birth control  and doing a parasite cleanse.