I Begged Them to Look at my Lungs for Clots: Renee’s Story
…in saying I was right, clots in both lungs. Blood tests revealed a that I have a blood clotting disorder, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and they believe birth control triggered…
DVT and PE Blood Clots
…at risk. Women in particular face unique blood clot risks …
The Fear of Another PE Still Lives in my Body: Caitlyn’s Story
It was a couple of days after traveling when I first noticed something wasn’t right. I had switched birth control pills within the last several months. At my first conference…
Educate and Listen to Your Body: Tina’s Story
…was 34 years old. My doctor was concerned about my clot when I was younger, so she wouldn’t prescribe birth control for me until I was tested. I did test…
I Received the Diagnosis of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTED): Christine’s Story
…I underwent a multitude of other tests and got the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED). My risk factors included estrogen-based birth control and ulcerative colitis. Two and a half…
I Don’t Know Why This Happened: Sydney’s Story
…smoke, I am not on birth control, and I did not travel long distances. I was very active. I didn’t have a sore arm or leg. This illness had changed…
I Had Three Large Blood Clots in my Brain: Jessica’s Story
…three genetic abnormalities that contributed to my clots: Factor II, MTHFR, and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1). I had been prescribed birth control for menstrual cramps, and doctors said that…
Every Day is A Chance to Raise Awareness: Kris’ Story
…very large blood clot nearly blocking my right main pulmonary artery. Thankfully, the doctor asked me the right questions, including if I was on estrogen-based birth control pills, and did…
Go to the ER Right Away: Christine’s Story
…move fast. They started drawing blood and asking me questions. I wasn’t taking birth control, no long travel, no family history, and no recent surgery. I was sent off to…
The Emotional Toll Has Been Challenging: Jenna’s Story
…a pulmonary embolism or PE. The second scan of my lungs found an additional PE. After extensive testing, my doctors believe my clots were caused by birth control pills, which…