The Spark for Advocacy: Michele’s Story
…surgery. At the time, I was slightly overweight and on hormonal birth control pills. I also had a family history of blood clots and two different genetic clotting mutations, although…
Be Aware and Care: Amy’s Story, as Told by her Husband Frank
…was unusual was Amy mentioning a rapid heart rate about a week before her death. I was told the blood clot was most likely caused by the hormonal birth control…
I Had the Perfect Storm of Risk Factors: Aimee’s Story
…all blood flow from the lower left side of the body. Unaware of these other two risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control that further multiplied my clotting risks….
My PE Gave Me a New Perspective on Health Inequities: Vanessa’s Story
…family members to do the same. Resources Join our online peer support community to connect with other people who have experienced a blood clot. Learn more about birth control and…
National Blood Clot Alliance Announces New Corporate Roundtable Partnership with Inari Medical
…atrial fibrillation, cancer, traumatic injury, and risks related …
My Youngest Son Saved my Life: Renee’s Story
…long-term use of birth control pills and May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) were the main causes of my DVT along with long car rides, long meetings (too much sitting), and dehydration. All…
National Blood Clot Alliance Announces Expansion of its Medical & Scientific Advisory Board
…and risks related to surgery, lengthy immobility, …
MAY E-NEWSLETTER: PRIORITIZE YOUR HEALTH THIS MAY
…connected to birth control and family planning, …
Every Day is A Chance to Raise Awareness: Kris’ Story
…very large blood clot nearly blocking my right main pulmonary artery. Thankfully, the doctor asked me the right questions, including if I was on estrogen-based birth control pills, and did…
The Emotional Toll Has Been Challenging: Jenna’s Story
…a pulmonary embolism or PE. The second scan of my lungs found an additional PE. After extensive testing, my doctors believe my clots were caused by birth control pills, which…