Who should not use certain women’s health treatments?

There is no single list of people who should avoid all women’s health treatment. Restrictions depend on the exact medicine. A condition that rules out one option may not rule out other care, so share your full health history with the reviewing physician.

Estrogen-containing birth control may not be appropriate if you have migraine with aura, certain blood clot risks, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Smoking at age 35 or older also raises important safety concerns. Some cancers and liver conditions affect which methods are appropriate.

Certain PCOS medicines should not be used during pregnancy. Others require caution with kidney problems or medicines that raise potassium. Tell your physician if you are trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or could be pregnant.

UTI antibiotic choices depend on allergies, kidney function, pregnancy, and the likely infection. Fever, back or side pain, or vomiting may signal a more serious infection that needs urgent in-person evaluation rather than routine telehealth treatment.