Foot Surgery Resulted in a DVT: Bridget’s Story
…of birth control pills for a few years. I cannot take birth control pills ever again. My podiatrist never asked me whether I was taking birth control pills, so did…
I Never Thought it Could Happen to Me: Mariah’s Story
…genetic or inherited clotting disorder), and being on estrogen birth control provoked the clots to form. My mother had blood clots when she was pregnant with me, but it had…
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Blood Clots
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Lucky to be Alive: Courtney’s Story
I started estrogen-based birth control in December 2018. I had a cramp in my calf, and two days later it was dismissed as nothing by my gynecologist. I stayed on…
Proudly Wearing Compression Stockings: Katie’s Story
Katie was a junior in high school in 2007. Her periods were irregular and her doctor suggested that she begin taking birth control pill to regulate them. We told her…
The Physical and Mental Health Impact of Blood Clots: Emily’s Story
…a 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…
Put Your Health First: Elaine’s Story
…to a cyst on my ovary. On Monday I called my GYN, who did not think I had an ovarian cyst because I was on hormonal birth control. An ultrasound…
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No Matter How Young You Are, You Can Get a Blood Clot: Sara’s Story
…genetic clotting disorder, and discontinuation of my birth control pills, the superficial blood clot dissolved. Even though all the tests have shown that I do not have a clotting disorder…
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…