This Could Have Ended Up Much Worse: Michelle’s Story
…that day, I have stopped taking the birth control pills. After I was released from the hospital, I started seeing a hematologist who ran various additional blood tests. We found…
Family Testing for Clotting Disorders
…more strongly encouraged for females when they are at an age …
I Still Live With a 6-Inch Blood Clot: Cassandra’s Story
…was positive. The presence of a blood clotting disorder was not on anyone’s radar until that point. I had used the birth control patch in 2006 and 2007, and thus…
Antithrombin Deficiency
…months of age. This is important to keep in mind when …
National Blood Clot Alliance Testimony
…including, but not limited to, people with clotting disorders, …
I Felt Like I was Crying Wolf: Anya’s Story
…both of my lungs) and severe heart dilation. I had been on new estrogen-based birth control at the time. I was admitted to the intensive care unit for 8 days…
What Have You Learned Since Your Blood Clot Diagnosis?
…and taking estrogen-based birth control for 22 …
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…Is it true that birth control pills cause blood …
I Couldn’t Catch My Breath: Kim’s Story
…the doctor that I saw that day was nothing short of miraculous! I discussed my symptoms with him, and he asked me whether I was taking birth control pills. I…
Deep Vein Thrombosis Changed My Life: Caroline’s Story
…was 19 years old, and it was due to birth control. My condition was so bad I was on total bed rest for four months. After my clots dissolved, I…