Birth Control and a Muscle Strain Injury Caused my DVT: Chana’s Story
…clots from estrogen-based birth control, but of course, I did not think it would happen to me, especially since I had been exercising diligently to keep my blood pressure down….
Know the Risk of Birth Control Pills: Carmen’s Story
…had begun taking the year before to control the heavy bleeding during my monthly cycle. The doctor who prescribed the birth control pills did mention the risk of blood clots,…
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…that in turn can now share it with young women who visit their …
National Women’s Health Week 2017
…women to know their risks for blood clots, and to understand …
My Only Risk Factor was an Estrogen-Based Birth Control Patch: Stacy’s Story
…made me realize that life is too short to be worried about the things I cannot control. Resources Women and Blood Clots: Birth Control Know Your Risk Signs and Symptoms…
Birth Control for Fertility Treatments Caused My Stroke and CVST: Antonella’s Story
…positioned. Thankfully, the bleeding did not get worse, and the blood clots were starting to break up. Doctors believe the cause of my stroke was due to birth control pills….
Know the Risks of Estrogen-Based Birth Control: Melissa’s Story
…positive for the Prothrombin Gene Mutation. I have learned that taking estrogen-based birth control (which I had been doing) puts women at risk for blood clots. I have also learned…
I Took Estrogen-Based Birth Control For More Than 20 Years: Megan’s Story
…suspected the clots were caused by my birth control pill. I have been on this pill since I was 18 years old. Immediately, I was put on blood thinners and…
Menstruation and Birth Control
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Women Need to be Extremely Careful About Birth Control: Amy’s Story
…which I’m still taking. It’s believed that my May-Thurner syndrome and hormonal birth control caused my clots. I would advise women to be extremely careful about the birth control they…