I Had a Blood Clot in my Brain: Jacarra’s Story
…discovered that estrogen-based birth control and long travel were two risk factors that contributed to my blood clot. Thankfully, by November 2019, my clots were completely gone, and the doctors…
When in Doubt, Check it Out: Melissa’s Story
…and me, because I was faithfully taking birth control. Due to the heavy bleeding, the doctor suspected I was losing the baby. He was right, I was miscarrying. I spoke…
My Gynecologist Never Warned Me of the Dangers: Jeanne’s Story
…clot as a result of taking a third generation birth control pill. Interestingly, her warning was one I had never received from my gynecologist – the same doctor who insisted…
It Helps to Know You’re Not Alone: Jennifer’s Story
…of a DVT in my right calf. I had a filter placed and was put on blood thinners. In terms of risk factors, I was taking the birth control pill,…
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…traumatic injury, and risks related to surgery, lengthy …
A Blood Clot in the Brain Changed My Life: Jen’s Story
…disorders, and blood clots don’t run in my family. The only explanation my doctors can agree on as the cause of my blood clot is hormonal birth control. While in…
I’m Relearning How to Trust Myself: Hillary’s Story
…the all-clear, but told I was not to go back on birth control or any estrogen-based pills. It’s been almost eight months since the incident and I still have this…
A Wakeup Call at 26: Meghan’s Story
…found a pulmonary embolism in my left lung and had to be admitted and started on blood thinners. I was 26, and my PE was caused by my birth control….
It Was the Worst Pain I’d Ever Experienced: Anya’s Story
…revealed it was benign. The process led to me getting my right side milk ducts removed. In terms of risk factors for blood clots, estrogen-based birth control may have been…
About Clots
…blood clot risks connected to several important life stages, …