Keep Your Legs Active on Flights: Melanie’s Story
…warfarin. At the time of the diagnosis, the possible causes of my DVT included taking oral birth control pills which increase risk for clots, and sitting still for too long…
I Got Extremely Lucky: Kelly’s Story
…to my cardiologist. He advocated for me throughout the entire process and still to this day. I had no known family history or risk factors besides hormonal birth control. Genetic…
It’s Too Risky to Have More Children: Sarah’s Story
…Coumadin and compression hose. I didn’t know the reason that I developed the blood clot, and my doctor’s only thought was that it was due to birth control pills, which…
Forever Changed: Summer’s Story, as Told By Her Partner
…with us. The cause of the clots is still to be determined, but she was on birth control. Summer was – and still is – an amazing woman who changed…
I Have to Take Things Slow Now: Reachelle’s Story
…thrombectomy procedure that helped get rid of the clots, which was putting a strain on my heart. In terms of risk factors, I was on estrogen-based birth control, which is…
I’m More Mindful: Lainey’s Story
…pulmonary emboli were provoked from the birth control ring I was using. I also have a family history — my grandfather had seven PE events throughout his life, all after…
I’ve Become a Passionate Advocate for Mental Health Support: Carrie’s Story
…I am so thankful. In terms of risk factors, my doctors stated that COVID could have played a role as well as my birth control. I’ve struggled to adjust after…
Know Your Blood Clot Risk Factors: Nicole’s Story
In May of 2021, I dislocated my ankle. I was also on hormonal birth control. After the ankle injury, I was told to go home and rest, and not to…
My Experiences with DVTs and PEs have Changed my Life: Hannah’s Story
…surgery without complications. In terms of risk factors, I was on birth control pills and took a four-hour plane trip from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA, followed by a three-hour…
I’m a Two-Time Survivor of Pulmonary Emboli: Heather’s Story
…and monitoring, I was told my clots were caused by estrogen-based birth control. I was to remain on blood thinners for the rest of my life and not take any…