Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a life-threatening complication rarely
encountered with the use of combined oral contraceptives (COCs). Obesity
is an additional thrombosis risk factor that has been shown to further
increase the risk of VTE with the use of COCs. We present five cases of
obese adolescents (BMI >30 kg/m2) who encountered
thrombosis complications while on COCs. Although the absolute risk of
VTE events in the setting of COCs is rare, caution should be observed
when choosing hormonal therapy and safer COCs alternatives discussed
with adolescents who are obese.