This is the Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Been Through: Rakeisha’s Story
…body and went into that hospital. If I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be here, and I’m grateful! Resources Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Living Your Best Life on Blood Thinners …
My Clot Started 10 Years Before It Was Found: Jana’s Story
…keep my left iliac vein open. We learned my clots were caused by four things: factor II prothrombin deficiency clotting disorder, 14 years on birth control, May-Thurner syndrome, and a…
They Didn’t Believe My Pain: Meagan’s Story
…ICU where I spent six long days. My risk factors were estrogen-based birth control and a recent pregnancy. We are waiting on the results to determine if I have a…
Healing Physically Was the Easy Part: Chloe’s Story
…terms of risk factors, there were none. No one in my family had a history of clots and genetic testing showed no clotting disorders. I was on birth control for…
I Received the Diagnosis of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTED): Christine’s Story
…I underwent a multitude of other tests and got the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED). My risk factors included estrogen-based birth control and ulcerative colitis. Two and a half…
Having a Blood Clot Will Not Slow Me Down: Barbara’s Story
…longtime user of birth control. This experience has changed my lifestyle in that I am much more aware, but it has not curtailed my activities. I have lost 40 lbs….
I Ignored My Body’s Signals: Kim’s Story
In 2015, six weeks after starting a synthetic, estrogen-based birth control pill for perimenopausal symptoms, and one month into an overseas trip, I experienced the first symptoms of what I…
I’m Grateful for Every Healthy Day I Have: Julie’s Story
…and two pulmonary emboli. The doctor assumes estrogen-based birth control played a role in addition to Covid, but did not test for anything. It’s been several months now, and I’m…
Today, I’m Blessed to Have My Health: Kimberly’s Story
I started having superficial clots (SVTs) in the early 1990s, which was attributed to birth control. Genetic testing was not available at that time. I joined a list serve (email…
My Pain Was Ignored For Almost a Year: Caitlin’s Story
…other risk factors included being overweight and taking estrogen-based birth control. Due to this experience, I was unable to work and unable to walk without aids, causing me to suffer…