My PE Triggered a Seismic Shift in My Lifestyle: Wendy’s Story
…my trip, but an undetected condition, factor V Leiden, and a recent trial of a birth control pill to alleviate heavy menstruation, exacerbated by my ignorance of its symptoms, created…
New Educational Resource for Women
…they relate to estrogen-based birth control …
NBCA PRAISES SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE FOR ISSUING “CALL TO ACTION” TO PREVENT DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM
…or living in nursing homes. Others at risk include people with …
Be Your Own Advocate: Michelle’s Story
…smoked, or had surgery, or children. I had been on the same birth control pill for 10 years, and switched to a new oral contraceptive in September 2013. On October…
I Was Dismissed and Sent Home: Autumn’s Story
…DVT. I was sent to two different hospitals, then finally I had emergency surgery to save my life. My only risk factor was estrogen-based birth control. I never got to…
Be Your Own Advocate: Jo Anna’s Story
My first pulmonary embolism was on August 15, 2015. I was on birth control for irregular cycles and began having pain in my lower right side, which I thought was…
The Situation Was Far Worse Than We Realized: Molly’s Story
…clots were caused by the birth control I had been taking for the past six months. But the situation was far worse than we had realized. It wasn’t just one…
I Was Never Warned About The Possibility of a DVT: Alyson’s Story
…growing up, having scoliosis, and being on birth control, I had never been warned about the possibility of DVT or TOS. The surgery was intensive, requiring several days in the…
My Body Fought to Live, and I’m Living Every Moment: Shytasia’s Story
…in life. I am taking care of myself more than ever. My body fought to live, and I am living every moment. I learned that birth control can cause blood…
I Was Overcome With Intense, Debilitating Chest Pain: Nina’s Story
…diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and factor V Leiden homozygous. I had been on birth control for 10 years and doctors believed that contributed to my clotting. Now I won’t…