6. Review your medicines
Some chemical ingredients in your medicines can also be a significant factor in increasing your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis. The vaginal device NuvaRing and succeeding birth control pills containing drospirenone and medication containing estrogen are feared to increase risk.
In young Australian women, the rising pulmonary embolism deaths are being suspected to be the result of newer-generation birth control pills. Doctors might recommend nonhormonal contraception solutions like a copper IUD (Intrauterine Device) or a barrier method.
The FDA announced in June 2014 that all prescriptions of testosterone products must carry a warning that they may increase the risk of DVT. Steroids like prednisone are also known to increase DVT risk, especially in high doses.
Sometimes, medicine is just necessary for your better health, but if that medicine is playing a role in increasing your risk of DVT, then you should consult a doctor and share your concerns.