Women’s Health Month 2026

PROTECT THE WOMEN YOU LOVE

Blood clots impact women at every stage of life—yet too often, the signs are missed, symptoms are minimized, and diagnoses come too late.

The women in your life — your mother, daughter, partner, sister, friend — deserve to be protected.

👉 This Women’s Health Month: Learn the signs. Know the risks. Share the message. Take action to protect the women you love.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Blood clots are a leading cause of preventable death in the United States.

Yet in women, they are often missed, minimized, or misdiagnosed.

  • Up to 900,000 Americans are affected each year
  • As many as 100,000 lives are lost annually
  • Blood clots are a leading cause of maternal death
  • Many cases are preventable—especially in healthcare settings
  • Women’s symptoms are more likely to be overlooked or attributed to less serious causes

Recognizing the signs and speaking up can save your life — or the life of a loved one.

WOMEN’S BLOOD CLOT RISK ACROSS LIFE STAGES

Hormonal Birth Control
Estrogen-containing contraceptives—including the pill, patch, and ring—increase risk

Pregnancy & Postpartum
Higher risk during pregnancy and up to three months postpartum, due to hormonal and physical changes

Menopause & HRT
Hormone therapies containing estrogen can elevate clot risk

NEW interactive women’s blood clot risk assessment tool coming soon!

KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Blood clots can happen to anyone—but knowing what to look for can save your life.

Remember: STOP THE CLOT®

female version of the Stop the Clot acronym produced by the National Blood Clot Alliance