My Strained Muscle was a Blood Clot: Cristal’s Story
…I did not test positive for any genetic causes, and my family does not have a history of clots. I was on estrogen-based birth control pills for 8-10 years without…
You are Stronger than You Think: Nicole’s Story
…to my extensive travel and genetic predisposition, my doctors determined that my estrogen-based birth control was also a contributing factor, so I switched to progestin-based birth control. I wouldn’t have…
Staying Positive Through My Experience with CVST: Maddie’s Story
I first learned about blood clots when I was 19 years old, after reading the warning label on one of my prescriptions. I had just started taking estrogen-based birth control,…
A Constant Headache Was a Sign of Something Serious: Marjorie’s Story
…for six months, and I was instructed to stop hormonal birth control. I figured since I stopped estrogen-based birth control, I would be fine, even though I had the factor…
Remembering my Godson and Making a Difference: Dianna’s Story
…before, because I worried about being on birth control pills for such a long period of time due to ovarian cysts and other health problems. My doctor assured me I…
The Day that Changed My Life Forever: Kelly’s Story
I was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in my lungs, on July 20, 2020, at the age of 28. This clotting was provoked by estrogen-based birth control…
Don’t Stop Until There is an Answer: Becca’s Story
…blood clot. Read more about birth control and blood clot risks, and take NBCA’s Birth Control and Blood Clots Risk Assessment Read more stories, or share your story with NBCA….
I Was Told I Had Broken Ribs: Hannah’s Story
…genetic abnormalities or clotting disorders. Today, I take progestin-only birth control and am almost back to normal regarding lung function. Resources Birth Control and Blood Clots Signs and Symptoms Psychological…
Know Your Risk, Know the Signs: Amber’s Story
…birth control. I had previously been on birth control for several years before having my children, so I thought nothing of it when my doctor recommended going back on it…
A Clot at 19 Years Old: Ashley’s Story
…my doctor, I brought up the fact that I knew other girls who were on birth control for their acne and I wanted to try the same thing. My doctor…