EPISODE · Aug 5, 2019 · 25 MIN
PP# 150: Hormonal Birth Control & Blood Clots with David Rowan
from The Period Party · host Nicole Jardim
David Rowan co-founded the Alexandra L. Rowan Foundation in honor of his daughter, Alex, who died from a Massive Pulmonary Embolism (MPE) caused by her birth control. In this episode, we talk about the obstacles preventing women from making informed decisions about hormonal birth control, the shocking death rate associated with it, what parents can do to help their daughters make informed decisions, the test every woman should take before starting hormonal birth control, and more! Mentioned in this episode:Join the Fix Your Period CollectiveAre you ready to transform your menstrual health? Get started with the Fix Your Period Collective by taking my new and improved period quiz, which will translate your responses into a personalized period dashboard that gives you all the answers and solutions you've ever wanted for your cycle and hormone problems. Get started at https://fixyourperiod.com/quiz/.FYP Collective
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David Rowan co-founded the Alexandra L. Rowan Foundation in honor of his daughter, Alex, who died from a Massive Pulmonary Embolism (MPE) caused by her birth control. In this episode, we talk about the obstacles preventing women from making informed decisions about hormonal birth control, the shocking death rate associated with it, what parents can do to help their daughters make informed decisions, the test every woman should take before starting hormonal birth control, and more!
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PP# 150: Hormonal Birth Control & Blood Clots with David Rowan
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