The Hardest Parts are the Unknowns and ‘What-Ifs’
…to a birth control pill with estrogen. I was low risk since I do not have any family history of blood clots. In May, I started having even more pelvic…
I Was Incredibly Lucky—But Not Everyone Is: Hannah’s Story
…around, and wear compression socks. Please be aware and don’t brush off symptoms like I did. I was incredibly lucky—but not everyone is. Resources Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) Travel Birth control…
My Risk Factors Created a Perfect Storm: Amelia’s Story
…a teachable moment. I found out after that I have protein S deficiency, which increases my risk for blood clots. This, along with my ankle injury, the estrogen-based birth control…
The Older I Get, the Scarier it Gets: Brenda’s Story
…of clots, plus I was on estrogen-based birth control. I’ve been dealing with this condition for almost 40 years, and not a lot has changed in how they treat it….
My Pain Was Ignored For Almost a Year: Caitlin’s Story
…other risk factors included being overweight and taking estrogen-based birth control. Due to this experience, I was unable to work and unable to walk without aids, causing me to suffer…
My PE Gave Me a New Perspective on Health Inequities: Vanessa’s Story
…family members to do the same. Resources Join our online peer support community to connect with other people who have experienced a blood clot. Learn more about birth control and…
This Experience Has Scared Me: Sally’s Story
…I had taken birth control in the past, but I don’t know yet what caused this. I hope to learn more through further blood work. This experience has scared me!…
Young People Get Blood Clots Too: Michelle’s Story
…May Thurner Syndrome and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome that contributed to my clotting experience in addition to a hip injury and the estrogen-based birth control I was on. Although my clot…
My Risk Factors Were a Perfect Storm: Presley’s Story
…factor II, I had broken my leg, had surgery (which left me non-weight-bearing for six weeks), was on estrogen-based birth control, and was dehydrated. I would say no matter your…
My Diagnosis Was Cortical Venous Thrombosis in the Vein of Labbe: Oscar’s Story
…an uncommon medical event and typically happens to women who are childbearing or taking birth control. I had no risk factors for CVT, so my event is considered unprovoked. After…