A doctor has urged those taking the contraceptive pill to "stay mobile" on flights. Photo: Getty ImagesA doctor has taken to social media to warn travellers who are on birth control about a life-threatening risk when catching long-haul flights. Dr Unnati Desai has informed those who are taking a contraceptive pill that they are at greater risk of developing a blood clot when immobile for long periods of time. However, she said the risk of a VTE increases during long-haul flights. Deep vein thrombosis symptomsDVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 14, 2023 11:04 UTC