Make Sure You Ask Questions Before Ingesting Prescribed Medications: Riddhi’s Story
I suffer from severe polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irregular cycles. My doctor prescribed birth control pills to regulate my cycle back in December 2021. I often felt cramps in…
I Had a Blood Clot in my Brain: Jacarra’s Story
…discovered that estrogen-based birth control and long travel were two risk factors that contributed to my blood clot. Thankfully, by November 2019, my clots were completely gone, and the doctors…
When in Doubt, Check it Out: Melissa’s Story
…and me, because I was faithfully taking birth control. Due to the heavy bleeding, the doctor suspected I was losing the baby. He was right, I was miscarrying. I spoke…
My Gynecologist Never Warned Me of the Dangers: Jeanne’s Story
…clot as a result of taking a third generation birth control pill. Interestingly, her warning was one I had never received from my gynecologist – the same doctor who insisted…
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…traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy …
A Blood Clot in the Brain Changed My Life: Jen’s Story
…disorders, and blood clots don’t run in my family. The only explanation my doctors can agree on as the cause of my blood clot is hormonal birth control. While in…
About Clots
…the blood clot risks connected to several important life stages, …
My PE Triggered a Seismic Shift in My Lifestyle: Wendy’s Story
…my trip, but an undetected condition, factor V Leiden, and a recent trial of a birth control pill to alleviate heavy menstruation, exacerbated by my ignorance of its symptoms, created…
New Educational Resource for Women
…they relate to estrogen-based birth control …
NBCA PRAISES SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR ISSUING “CALL TO ACTION” TO PREVENT DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM
…or living in nursing homes. Others at risk include people with …