MAY E-NEWSLETTER: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS MAY
…control and family planning, pregnancy and …
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 …