Can I smoke during a 7-day bleeding break?

Tobacco does not have a negative effect on the action of contraceptive pills, its smoking while taking medication may have other, very serious consequences. Especially after the age of 35, there is a higher risk of thromboembolic complications. This is because combined pills can upset the balance of the blood clotting system. You should be aware that blood clots or congestion can lead to heart attack and stroke. It is worth knowing that smoking cigarettes also promotes thromboembolic complications, so combining cigarettes and contraception is a big risk to health and life. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend completely abandoning oral contraception in women over 35 who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day. In my opinion, smoking should be abandoned during the use of contraception (including placebo pills).