I Was Dismissed Twice at the ER: Erin’s Story

…estrogen-based birth control, dehydration, COVID-19, and psoriasis were all working behind the scenes to provoke my blood clot. My family and I also got tested for blood clotting disorders but…

Factor V Leiden Resources

…United States have this. FVL. FVL increases a person’s risk …

UPDATED ONLINE VTE E-LEARNING COURSE WITH NO-COST CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE)

…extent of their participation. CNE: The Centers for Disease …

Protein C Deficiency

…study by Griffin et al. in 1982 [2]. The dramatic neonatal …

Blood Clots in Orthopedic Surgery Fact Sheet

…or cast Estrogen-based birth control pills, …

Factor V Leiden

…managed during pregnancy, childbirth and for six …

Listen To Your Body: Mariah’s Story

…effect of the birth control I was taking. In addition to taking my prescribed blood thinners, I also incorporated other approaches like daily hot water soaks, excluding dairy from my…

Bleeding Risk Survey

…surgery, lengthy immobility, child birth, and …

Every Fundraiser is a Lifesaver: Sarah Henley’s Candles Raise Blood Clot Awareness

…by the combination of increased estrogen from hormonal birth control and postpartum, as well as obesity. Blood tests later showed she also has factor V Leiden, a genetic mutation that…