They Couldn’t Figure Out What Was Wrong: Shantelle’s Story
…brought on by being on birth control for six months. I am on blood thinners for the rest of my life and my leg has permanent damage as my leg…
This Diagnosis Was Shocking: Lacey’s Story
…been a long journey, but I am so thankful for all of the support I have had along the way. Resources Psychological Impact of Blood Clots Varicose Veins Birth Control…
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…