I Developed PTSD From This Experience: Autumn’s Story
…be connected to estrogen-based birth control and being sedentary from injuries to my legs and feet. I’m pretty sure I developed some PTSD from this experience. My advice to other…
Surviving Blood Clots is Life-Changing: Jackie’s Story
…I was immediately started on a new oral anticoagulant medication. No leads came about to explain why this happened so suddenly. I had been on birth control pills since my…
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…
A Wakeup Call at 26: Meghan’s Story
…found a pulmonary embolism in my left lung and had to be admitted and started on blood thinners. I was 26, and my PE was caused by my birth control….
About Clots
…the blood clot risks connected to several important life stages, …