Hi, my name is Claris and had two surgeries (Oct. & Nov. 2008) bcoz of moyamoya.  In March 2009, I  started taking birth control pills, Yaz.  On May 14, I had a TIA.  Has anybody experienced an adverse effect from taking the pill.

We were also told by the doctor that birth control was out of the question as well as smoking, scuba diving, and high G roller coasters.  fortunately the roller coasters are the only thing aout daughter will miss.  Birth control will be an issue in a few years.

I too was told not to take ANY FORM of hormone birth control...I was on depo provera which is progesterone (sp?) based when I had my stroke and got my dx.  I was told the old fashioned copper IUD was the only safe option.  Like Becky said, please verify with your MM specialist what/if you should be taking any hormone therapy (including birth control). 
Michele

Mark~

This is just another thing we mm'ers 'get to' be aware of and alert about -- as you know, there are many things to be aware of / alert to. vasco-constrictors for one.
I suspect that by the time Luca comes of age things will be completely different re: contraception.  Medicine is advancing so fast.
I too was taken off the pill after I stroked.

OB/GYN is Obstetrics/Gynecology. women heath.

Hugs to Luca,

Linda (LA)

LOL

Michele,  
In regards to the Man preventing unwanted pregencies.......

Robert was born by a emergency C-section, after which Julie had her tubes tied, as Julie had had so much trauma during Roberts birth I suggested to the Dr. that I have a vasectomoy his reply (and I quote)

"you getting a vasectomoy does not  keep her from getting pregant"

lol, just thought I would share that with you

Mike

Mark, thanks for the reply...my laugh of the week.  (Um, not sure if the significant other thought it was humorous...luckily his vasectomy has been successful)  A good dose of humor is often necessary    

I just wanted to add that a diaphragm does require the use of a spermicide for moderate success in preventing pregnancies.   

The diaphragm keeps sperm from entering the uterus by blocking the cervix. For added protection, spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm and along its edges...
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/contraception/contraception_diaphragm.html

A cervical cap is used with spermicidal jellies or creams that kill sperm.  http://www.birth-control-comparison.info/capinfo.htm

A popular form of spermicide is the topic of this FDA ruling:
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a final rule stating that a certain ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) drug
products is not generally recognized as safe and effective or is
misbranded. FDA is issuing this final rule after considering the
reports and recommendations of various OTC drug advisory review panels and public comments on proposed agency regulations. This final rule addresses the ingredient octoxynol 9, considered in the rulemaking for OTC vaginal contraceptive drug products. Based on the failure of interested parties to submit new data or information to FDA under the proposed regulation, the agency has determined that the presence of this active ingredient in an OTC drug product would result in that drug product not being generally recognized as safe and effective for its intended use or would result in misbranding. This final rule is part of FDA's ongoing OTC drug product review.
http://www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/98fr/050902b.htm
Again, please consult your MM specialist prior to starting new medications, OTC or otherwise.  If your MM specialist has prescribed medications for you (i.e aspirin, plavix, etc) please be aware of the drug to drug interactions, as well as recalls, etc. concerning your medications.  

Here is a gov't website that may help  
http://www.fda.gov/Cder/consumerinfo/druginteractions.htm

Michele

Woops! 
Michele