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…
A Wakeup Call at 26: Meghan’s Story
…found a pulmonary embolism in my left lung and had to be admitted and started on blood thinners. I was 26, and my PE was caused by my birth control….
I Developed PTSD From This Experience: Autumn’s Story
…be connected to estrogen-based birth control and being sedentary from injuries to my legs and feet. I’m pretty sure I developed some PTSD from this experience. My advice to other…
Stay Resilient, Listen to Your Body and Advocate for Yourself: Lauren’s Story
…estrogen-based birth control that I had been taking for almost nine years was most likely the cause. I learned that although this is relatively uncommon for people my age, there…
It’s Common to be Misdiagnosed: Molly’s Story
…had recovered. I took apixaban for six months as the clot was very likely caused by birth control and my genetic tests were negative. I’m grateful for the wonderful medical…
I Knew Something Was Off: Sara’s Story
…advocate and recognize my symptoms. It’s also been helpful talking to young, active women who have experienced the same thing. Resources Athletes and Blood Clots Birth Control Know Your Risk…
It Was the Worst Pain I’d Ever Experienced: Anya’s Story
…revealed it was benign. The process led to me getting my right side milk ducts removed. In terms of risk factors for blood clots, estrogen-based birth control may have been…
A Radiologist Saved My Life: Lisa’s Story
…I suffered from terrible cramps, I was upset. My aunt, a nurse, suggested I see a gynecologist, mentioning that if I start the birth control pill, I might be able…
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 Symptoms Were Dismissed: Sophee’s Story
…urgent care and explained what was happening and that I had recently started taking birth control pills. My symptoms were dismissed. I was diagnosed with sciatica and sent home with…