[blackhawk]

Hi everybody, back in October I was hospitalized with a pulmonary embolism for which there seemed to be no explanation. I am 24 years old and in great health. After recovering began to do a little research myself. I found that its not uncommon for women who smoke to be at a greater risk for blood clots, and one article I read by a doctor said that he often advises against prescribing estrogen supplements to women who smoke until they can significantly reduce or stop nicotine intake. Now I don't smoke but I do use Copenhagen daily, an old habit from playing ball. I was interested to know if anybody has heard or read if these risks can also be associated with mixing phytoestrogens with nicotine in men as well. It's hard to say if that is what caused the embolism for me, but the doctors have no answers so for now I have discontinued PM until I quit the Copenhagen. Thanks for any and all input!