Episode 17 // My Birth Control Story (Part 1): How The Birth Control Pill Caused My Blood Clots, CTEPH Diagnosis, & Open Heart Surgery

Birth control caused my blood clots...and in today's episode of Her Everyday, I'm sharing the full story of of my blood clot diagnosis. I'll also be sharing some insights that I have learned since my diagnosis that every woman should know and answering the top questions I get about birth control. If there is a woman in your life who is thinking of going on the pill, considering going off the pill, or dealing with a blood clot diagnosis due to the pill, this will be the perfect episode to share with them. Stay tuned for part II where I'll be chatting more about how my blood clot diagnosis led to a rare open heart surgery. Can't wait for you to listen!Watch The Business of Birth Control Documentary (use code GUEST22) HERE.Blood Clot Facebook Groups: Blood Clot Survivors DVT/ PE/ PTS/ RVT ~Thrombosis: Blood Clots Support Group PHA CTEPH: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Purchase This Is Your Brain On Birth Control by Sarah E. Hill.Follow Her Everyday on Instagram at @hereverydaypodcast.Follow Alyson on Instagram at @alyson.layser.Shop my Amazon Storefront.