Women Need to be Extremely Careful About Birth Control: Amy’s Story
…which I’m still taking. It’s believed that my May-Thurner syndrome and hormonal birth control caused my clots. I would advise women to be extremely careful about the birth control they…
The Perfect Storm of Travel, Birth Control, and COVID: Claire’s Story
…my case, I had the perfect storm of travel, birth control, and COVID—three things that are extremely common for women my age. If something feels off, get checked. Don’t be…
My Only Risk Factors Were Birth Control and a Long Car Ride: Hillary’s Story
…and no genetic factors were found. My only risk factors was estrogen-based birth control and a long car ride. I was placed on apixaban for a year and then as…
Take Control of Your Health & Take Steps to Prevent Blood Clots
…using some form of birth control. In fact, the …
When it Comes to Your Health, Your Choices Matter
…of them report using some form of birth control. …
Celebrate & Share During National Women’s Health Week
…form of birth control. In fact, the …
Women’s Health
…not cause blood clots, but it does increase the risk by …
Women’s Health
…blood clots, but it does increase the risk by several-fold. …
Factor V Leiden and Birth Control: Jessica’s Story
Today was a cool, brisk November day, and I decided to go visit Jessies’ Garden. I climbed from my car and walked the short distance to the spot where our…
The ER Doctor Didn’t Know Birth Control Could Cause PEs: Betsy’s Story
On Sept. 7, 2016, I escaped sudden death by bilateral pulmonary emboli, a side effect of taking hormonal contraceptives. That morning, my heart was racing when I went to the…