I Was In Denial: Brianne’s Story
…time. At my 6 week post-delivery check-up, I inquired about using birth control pills. My family doctor asked routine questions about history of blood clots in my birth family. My…
I Had My First PE at 16: Cassie’s Story
…were attributed to hormone-based birth control, and my mother’s history was not considered relevant when I first started birth control pills. We were both diagnosed with Anti-Thrombin III (AT III)…
Take Control and Take Steps to Prevent Blood Clots: Ashley’s Story
…all surprised to see a young, active 24-year-old in the hospital for blood clots. My hematologist determined the blood clot was due to a recent change in my birth control…
I Want to Use My Experience to Help Others: Samantha’s Story
I had zero problems with my health until three years ago, when I was 19, and started on birth control pills to treat acne that did not respond to over…
I Still Can’t Bend My Left Foot: Marjorie’s Story
…a blood clot. If you’re unsure of your family’s genetic history, you might want to find out if you have a clotting disorder before you take birth control. Hormonal Birth…
I’m a 22-Year-Old Nursing Student, and I Experienced a Blood Clot: Katie’s Story
…clots in my lungs. The only risk factor I had was taking estrogen-based birth control. I have never smoked, I am not overweight, and I don’t have a sedentary lifestyle….
I Refused to Accept Asthma as my Diagnosis: Laura’s Story
…other than the birth control pill. The doctors suggested that I might have other conditions associated with blood clotting risk, such as cancer, since they did not think the birth…
Blood Clot Awareness Month 2019: “Together We Can Increase Awareness and Save Lives”
…including: Birth Control and Family Planning …
Persistence Is Sometimes Needed to Get a Correct Diagnosis: Theresa’s Story
…and had been on birth control for 10 years before I conceived. It was a Thursday night when I first felt a tingling and slight soreness in my left leg….
Initially Misdiagnosed With Asthma: Anonymous’ Story
…OK to fly. I took birth control pills for more than 20 years, but stopped them immediately after my DVT and PEs were diagnosed. Apparently, the combination of travel over…