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…
Back to School and Almost Back to Normal: Abbey’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….
Running Nearly Cost Me My Life: Kristine’s Story
…taking hormonal birth control pills, and even though I was aware they carried risk for blood clots, I saw myself as at very low risk. I had previous surgery without…
No One Knows Your Body Better than You: Rebecca’s Story
…for me. I explained this to my family doctor as well, and she attributed it to the birth control I was on, so she switched my prescription to a different…
Take Note if You’re Taking the Pill: Leani’s Story
…who have experienced 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…