I Am a Woman of Faith and That Has Kept Me Encouraged: Jody’s Story
…I had not been hospitalized, taken a long trip, or been on birth control. I am an educator and am on my feet most of the day. I also work…
August e-Newsletter | Celebrating 15 Years of Service
…birth control and blood clot risks with over …
The Older I Get, the Scarier it Gets: Brenda’s Story
…of clots, plus I was on estrogen-based birth control. I’ve been dealing with this condition for almost 40 years, and not a lot has changed in how they treat it….
My PE Gave Me a New Perspective on Health Inequities: Vanessa’s Story
…family members to do the same. Resources Join our online peer support community to connect with other people who have experienced a blood clot. Learn more about birth control and…
This Experience Has Scared Me: Sally’s Story
…I had taken birth control in the past, but I don’t know yet what caused this. I hope to learn more through further blood work. This experience has scared me!…
Young People Get Blood Clots Too: Michelle’s Story
…May Thurner Syndrome and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome that contributed to my clotting experience in addition to a hip injury and the estrogen-based birth control I was on. Although my clot…
My Diagnosis Was Cortical Venous Thrombosis in the Vein of Labbe: Oscar’s Story
…an uncommon medical event and typically happens to women who are childbearing or taking birth control. I had no risk factors for CVT, so my event is considered unprovoked. After…
Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
…age, especially after age 50 Women who are pregnant or take …
NBCA RELEASES BLOOD CLOT AWARENESS SURVEY DATA AT AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY MEETING
…hormone therapy and birth control pills, or age. …
The Who, What, When and Why of Blood Clot Awareness Month
…from a blood clot. Blood clots are the #1 killer of new mothers …