Adjusting to the New Normal: Desirre’s Story
…considered myself very healthy. What added to my risk is that I took birth control pills to treat heavy bleeding during my periods, and as already mentioned, had just taken…
Fight For Yourself Until You Get an Answer That Makes Sense: Kristina’s Story
My story began in late 2018. I was on oral birth control for a few weeks in October 2018 and stopped as it caused mental health symptoms. A short time…
The Day Life Changed Forever: Ashleigh’s Story, As Told By Her Mother
…simple blood test to understand how this may have happened. Ashleigh had prothrombin (a genetic clotting disorder), she was on the birth control pill, and we believe that is what…
Helping Women Make Choices About Contraception Following DVT Blood Clots
…DVT? How much do you know about the pros and cons of …
Blood Clot Awareness Month 2017: “Know More, Share More”
…risks connected to several important life stages most women face, …
I’m Very Grateful for my Blood Clots: Erica’s Story
…I have these under control now. Every year, I celebrate my clotiversary. I take pride in what I’ve gone through. Resources Factor V Leiden Birth Control and Blood Clots Know…
Blood Clot Awareness Month 2018: “Raise Your Voice to Raise Blood Clot Awareness”
…to help women understand the blood clot risks connected to …
Doctors Will Gaslight You Into Believing You’re Crazy: Kourtney’s Story
…period for almost 30 days. My gynecologist prescribed me birth control to stop my period. From mid-January until April, I was taking four birth control pills a day to control…
Health Professionals
…assessment tool for women making choices about birth …
Upcoming NBCA Abstract Presentations
…National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) will present at the 2nd …