– if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and test positive for antiphospholipid antibodies;
– if you are on certain medications such as anticonvulsants, antiretroviral therapy, or antibiotics, which may induce liver enzymes;
– if you have or have had breast cancer;
– if you have had a stroke, blood clot in your leg or lungs, heart attack, or other serious heart problems; and
– if you have liver cirrhosis, a liver infection, or a liver tumor.
If you have any of the above mentioned conditions, please consult a qualified healthcare provider for contraceptive advice. You will be guided on the best contraceptive method for you.
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