I Survived Blood Clots Twice: Nicole’s Story
…believed that the clots were caused by my birth control. I had just started using it a couple of months earlier. I spent the next six months on blood thinners….
Put Your Health First: Layla’s Story
…cycle was really bad when I decided to get on birth control pills at the age of 21. It was estrogen-based, and I didn’t think anything of it, because my…
Keep Finding Joy in Little Things: Arielle’s Story
I am a two time blood clot survivor. My first pulmonary embolism was at 21 after endometriosis surgery and while on birth control, and my symptoms included shortness of breath…
Knowing Your Risk Could Save Your Life: Jessica’s Story
…traveled to my lung, as a result of the oral birth control pill. Looking back and knowing what I know now about the number of young women who have suffered…
Surviving Made Me Stronger: DesiRae’s Story
…the past week or so? Have you been on any long trips? Are you taking birth control pills? As it turns out, I did not have any underlying health conditions…
Blood Clots Need to be Taken Seriously: Jill’s Story
…came by and asked if I was on birth control. I said yes and I was admitted. A Doppler revealed that my lower leg was severely clogged. I am lucky…
I Had to Learn to Trust That the Medication is Working: Kacey’s Story
I took oral birth control starting at age 18 until 33, when I got pregnant. I delivered twin boys by C- section in May 2024 and resumed taking the same…
Finally Myself Again: Katie’s Story
…PE. They told me it can occur from birth control containing estrogen, in rare circumstances. I was told I could no longer use that form of birth control, and that…
Trust Your Gut: Kaitlyn’s Story
…The results indicated that I had a blood clotting disorder called factor V Leiden (FVL). I also had been on birth control for many years. The combination of birth control,…
The Road Trips That Changed My Life: Cydnee’s Story
…who have experienced a blood clot. Read more about birth control and blood clot risks, and take NBCA’s Birth Control and Blood Clots Risk Assessment Read more stories, or share…