It Was the Worst Pain I’d Ever Experienced: Anya’s Story
…revealed it was benign. The process led to me getting my right side milk ducts removed. In terms of risk factors for blood clots, estrogen-based birth control may have been…
About Clots
…the blood clot risks connected to several important life stages, …
A Radiologist Saved My Life: Lisa’s Story
…I suffered from terrible cramps, I was upset. My aunt, a nurse, suggested I see a gynecologist, mentioning that if I start the birth control pill, I might be able…
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 …
Be Your Own Advocate: Michelle’s Story
…smoked, or had surgery, or children. I had been on the same birth control pill for 10 years, and switched to a new oral contraceptive in September 2013. On October…
Be Your Own Advocate: Jo Anna’s Story
My first pulmonary embolism was on August 15, 2015. I was on birth control for irregular cycles and began having pain in my lower right side, which I thought was…
I Was Never Warned About The Possibility of a DVT: Alyson’s Story
…growing up, having scoliosis, and being on birth control, I had never been warned about the possibility of DVT or TOS. The surgery was intensive, requiring several days in the…
I Was Overcome With Intense, Debilitating Chest Pain: Nina’s Story
…diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and factor V Leiden homozygous. I had been on birth control for 10 years and doctors believed that contributed to my clotting. Now I won’t…