I Was Told I Had a UTI: Jennifer’s Story
If someone would have told me a year ago that my birth control pills were killing me, I would have laughed. At 25 years old, I was on the top…
The Perfect Storm of Travel, Birth Control, and COVID: Claire’s Story
…my case, I had the perfect storm of travel, birth control, and COVID—three things that are extremely common for women my age. If something feels off, get checked. Don’t be…
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
…flights longer than five hours and the daily birth …
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…
My Only Risk Factors Were Birth Control and a Long Car Ride: Hillary’s Story
…and no genetic factors were found. My only risk factors was estrogen-based birth control and a long car ride. I was placed on apixaban for a year and then as…