DVT and PE Blood Clots
…at risk. Women in particular face unique blood clot risks …
Educate and Listen to Your Body: Tina’s Story
…was 34 years old. My doctor was concerned about my clot when I was younger, so she wouldn’t prescribe birth control for me until I was tested. I did test…
I Don’t Know Why This Happened: Sydney’s Story
…smoke, I am not on birth control, and I did not travel long distances. I was very active. I didn’t have a sore arm or leg. This illness had changed…
I Had Three Large Blood Clots in my Brain: Jessica’s Story
…three genetic abnormalities that contributed to my clots: Factor II, MTHFR, and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1). I had been prescribed birth control for menstrual cramps, and doctors said that…
Every Day is A Chance to Raise Awareness: Kris’ Story
…very large blood clot nearly blocking my right main pulmonary artery. Thankfully, the doctor asked me the right questions, including if I was on estrogen-based birth control pills, and did…
Go to the ER Right Away: Christine’s Story
…move fast. They started drawing blood and asking me questions. I wasn’t taking birth control, no long travel, no family history, and no recent surgery. I was sent off to…
The Emotional Toll Has Been Challenging: Jenna’s Story
…a pulmonary embolism or PE. The second scan of my lungs found an additional PE. After extensive testing, my doctors believe my clots were caused by birth control pills, which…
Blood Clot Information
…new mothers during and after childbirth. They …
Do Not Take Your Good Health for Granted: Ardith’s Story
…I was healthy led me to ignore my symptoms. Blood clots never even crossed my mind, even though I had been on estrogen-based birth control for years. I had stopped…
Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute: Marianne’s Story
…my clotting event. I have a remote desk job that requires quite a bit of travel with long commute times. I was also on a low dose birth control, hadn’t…