My Reproductive Choice Could Have Cost Me My Life: Lauren’s Story
…on the same birth control, having never experienced any adverse effects. I’m a big believer in the old saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So, I never felt…
Sara Wassenaar: A Mother’s Warning
…crashing down. That’s when I learned that my only daughter, …
I Survived Blood Clots Twice: Nicole’s Story
…believed that the clots were caused by my birth control. I had just started using it a couple of months earlier. I spent the next six months on blood thinners….
Put Your Health First: Layla’s Story
…cycle was really bad when I decided to get on birth control pills at the age of 21. It was estrogen-based, and I didn’t think anything of it, because my…
Keep Finding Joy in Little Things: Arielle’s Story
I am a two time blood clot survivor. My first pulmonary embolism was at 21 after endometriosis surgery and while on birth control, and my symptoms included shortness of breath…
Knowing Your Risk Could Save Your Life: Jessica’s Story
…traveled to my lung, as a result of the oral birth control pill. Looking back and knowing what I know now about the number of young women who have suffered…
Surviving Made Me Stronger: DesiRae’s Story
…the past week or so? Have you been on any long trips? Are you taking birth control pills? As it turns out, I did not have any underlying health conditions…
Blood Clots Need to be Taken Seriously: Jill’s Story
…came by and asked if I was on birth control. I said yes and I was admitted. A Doppler revealed that my lower leg was severely clogged. I am lucky…
I Had to Learn to Trust That the Medication is Working: Kacey’s Story
I took oral birth control starting at age 18 until 33, when I got pregnant. I delivered twin boys by C- section in May 2024 and resumed taking the same…
Finally Myself Again: Katie’s Story
…PE. They told me it can occur from birth control containing estrogen, in rare circumstances. I was told I could no longer use that form of birth control, and that…