Stop the Clot - A woman's risk for a blood clot is increased if she previously experienced a blood clot, has a family history of blood clots, or has been diagnosed with
Stop the Clot - If you are taking birth control, you could be at risk for a deadly blood clot. The use of birth control pills with estrogen increases a woman's risk
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Woman says birth control pills led to 'massive' blood clots that nearly killed her: 'I'm lucky to be alive'
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