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Does OrthoEvra (birthcontrol patch) cause strokes and other blood clots?

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Does OrthoEvra (birthcontrol patch) cause strokes and other blood clots?

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Although the amount of estrogen in your blood from the patch is 60% higher than an equivalent pill, the data from studies conflict as to whether this higher estrogen level translates into more strokes (since estrogen is thought to be related to blood clots).