Blood Clots Developed After Surgery: Tonya’s Story
…both lungs. My risk factors were my surgery and the birth control I was taking. I went through a lot that year because of the blood clots and I’m grateful…
Fight For Yourself: Allison’s Story
…don’t know what caused them, but I was on hormonal birth control at the time. I also had back surgery in July of that year, but my doctor said it…
I Had Risk Factors I Didn’t Even Realize: Carley’s Story
…realize. I was on hormonal birth control, and I was later diagnosed with prothrombin factor II. My parents and sister underwent testing for factor 2. My dad and sister tested…
I Couldn’t Accept This Odd Diagnosis: Elle’s Story
…I’ve never had surgery, and hadn’t recently had long periods of immobility. I don’t have a personal or family history of blood clots. I was on birth control, but it…
Many Doctors Aren’t Familiar with CVST: Abigail’s Story
…You know your body best, so if you think something is wrong, sometimes you have to be an advocate for yourself. Resources Birth Control Know Your Risk Psychological Impact of…
This Experience Has Scared Me: Sally’s Story
…I had taken birth control in the past, but I don’t know yet what caused this. I hope to learn more through further blood work. This experience has scared me!…
It All Happened So Quickly: Charlotte’s Story
…my left leg. I was in shock. In terms of risk factors, I was on estrogen-based birth control, which is believed to have contributed to the clots. I was admitted…
The Pressure and Pain Were Unbearable: Autumn’s Story
…the pandemic and all. In terms of risk factors, I was taking estrogen-based birth control and I was also diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome. Even four years later, I still have…
My Resting Heart Rate Was 180: Mryn’s Story
…The estrogen-based birth control I had been taking is believed to have contributed to my blood clots. I ended up going to the University of Iowa for college. I had…
My Mental Health Has Suffered More Than My Physical Health: Denise’s Story
…never been admitted to the hospital. I knew the cause the second it was confirmed that it was a DVT. I started birth control pills two months prior, in March…