I Developed a DVT During Childbirth in the 12 Hours I Was Off My Blood Thinner: Maggie’s Story
…combined with birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth, contributed to my blood clots. Having a clotting disorder has made me view life, especially motherhood, as a privilege I am so grateful…
The Pressure and Pain Were Unbearable: Autumn’s Story
…the pandemic and all. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Even four years later, I still have…
If I Had Waited Any Longer, I Could Have Died: Allyson’s Story
…multiple risk factors — COVID-19 and the hormonal birth control I was prescribed — had likely caused my blood clots. I am currently being tested for any genetic clotting disorders…
NBCA Announces New Stoplight Risk Evaluation Tool For Blood Clots
…The tool puts into perspective various risk factors including …
NBCA Corporate Roundtable
…be susceptible to blood clots, including people with clotting …
Athletes and Blood Clots
…Immobilization (brace or cast) Bone fracture or major surgery …
I’m Grateful for Every Healthy Day I Have: Julie’s Story
…and two pulmonary emboli. The doctor assumes estrogen-based birth control played a role in addition to Covid, but did not test for anything. It’s been several months now, and I’m…
The Day that Changed My Life: Kimberly’s Story
…was even confused as to why it happened. I wasn’t on birth control, I didn’t undergo any recent surgeries, and although I had taken a flight from Buffalo, NY, to…
Sandy’s Story
…calf was due to intense triathlon training. Today, I know that …
Know Your Family Health History: Kelly’s Story
…why knowing your family health history is so important! It is also important to know if you have other risk factors for blood clots, such as taking hormonal birth control,…