My Symptoms Presented as Heart Failure: Kaylee’s Story
…I never knew how common they were. Since my clotiversary on December 1, I’ve finished my three-month course of Xarelto, was forced to go off my estrogen-based birth control pill,…
Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast
…after starting hormonal birth control, but it …
In the Blink of an Eye, Your Life Can Change: Morgan’s Story
…cause of my blood clot was my birth control pill. It’s crazy for me to think about since I was on the pill for about four years before the clot….
IVs Have Provoked All of My Blood Clots: Jillian’s Story
…birth control pill as a result. In 2022, I had an IV placed in my left forearm prior to a MRI. Pain and redness followed a few days later along…
Be Aware of Your Body: Lyrene’s Story
…on heparin immediately and was admitted for five days. The PE caused some lung damage. I was told my clots formed due to taking estrogen-based birth control pills. I had…
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…
I Can Dance Despite Having a Chronic DVT: Debashmita’s Story
…chronic thrombus of my right abdomen and leg. My advice to others is to ask your doctor about genetic testing for clotting disorders before using oral birth control. Never ignore…
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…
Paramedics Assumed It Was Anxiety: Christina’s Story
…CT or D-Dimer, which would have indicated what was wrong, along with her recent start to birth control and broken foot. On Tuesday, January 13, 2015, Christina was experiencing pain…
Make Sure You Ask Questions Before Ingesting Prescribed Medications: Riddhi’s Story
I suffer from severe polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and irregular cycles. My doctor prescribed birth control pills to regulate my cycle back in December 2021. I often felt cramps in…