Family Testing for Clotting Disorders
…more strongly encouraged for females when they are at an age …
I Still Live With a 6-Inch Blood Clot: Cassandra’s Story
…was positive. The presence of a blood clotting disorder was not on anyone’s radar until that point. I had used the birth control patch in 2006 and 2007, and thus…
Antithrombin Deficiency
…to keep in mind when interpreting the tests of newborn children. …
National Blood Clot Alliance Testimony
…including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, …
I Felt Like I was Crying Wolf: Anya’s Story
…both of my lungs) and severe heart dilation. I had been on new estrogen-based birth control at the time. I was admitted to the intensive care unit for 8 days…
What Have You Learned Since Your Blood Clot Diagnosis?
…and taking estrogen-based birth control for 22 …
The Day that Haunts Me Still: Dawn Leslie’s Blood Clot Story
…birth control that I had been on for more than five or six years was most likely the factor. My new doctor has ordered blood work to test for a…
I Remained on Life Support For Four Days: Felecia’s Story
…only risk factor was that I was on hormonal birth control. I’m now disabled as an amputee and everything in my life has changed. Please be cautious about birth control….
Her Death Taught Us Lessons: Deborah’s Story As Told By Her Twin Sister, Mary
…her how to give herself shots of blood thinners, and how to use compression stockings. They thought her DVT was due to the fact that she took birth control pills….
Spent the Night Googling My Symptoms: Lauren’s Story
…happen that I have blood clots? I was using the hormonal ring for birth control. I did not get many answers to my questions while I was in the hospital….