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Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly
The Rowan Foundation introduced its new Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly during National Women’s Health Week in May 2023. Check out the most recent issues of this popular new e-bulletin below:
If you would like to have your personal story featured in the Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly, you can share your story here, or send an email to [email protected].
If you have news or information you think might be important to share in upcoming issues, please email the content for consideration to our editorial team at [email protected].
Additional Resources
There are several other organizations that share important information for women considering their birth control options, as well as people who may have other risks for dangerous blood clots or who have already experienced a blood clot. Below are links to these other organizations and resources:
Blog Posts
Read blog posts, including posts archived from the Rowan Foundation’s Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly, below.
Alexandra Rowan
With endless possibilities for a bright future, 23-year-old Alexandra Rowan, a University of Pittsburgh graduate with a double major in writing and communications, had what many young women just starting a new life dream about: A blossoming new career in a ...
Health Benefits of Learning New Skills
Learning new skills can have multiple benefits for your health, encompassing mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Let's take a look at how lifelong learning can contribute to our overall health: Mental Health Cognitive Function Improvement: Engaging in new and challenging ...
Melissa Anne’s Story
At 32 years old, my doctor prescribed estrogen-based birth control pills. Shortly after starting the pills, I woke one morning with left hip and leg pain. I went to work and managed through the pain, went out after work with ...
Well Woman
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to overlook our health amidst competing priorities and responsibilities. However, when it comes to women's health, regular check-ups are essential for maintaining overall well-being and catching potential health issues early. ...
Women & Advocacy
In the intricate web of our modern healthcare system, women often serve as the advocacy linchpin, wielding significant influence over the health and well-being of their families. From scheduling doctor's appointments to researching treatment options and providing emotional support, women ...
Alyson’s Blood Clot Story
My name is Alyson. I am 27 years old and I live in suburban, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. My blood clot story started in the summer of 2017 when I was 20 years old. I had just started on ...
23andMe and Us
INK-SIGHTS, FROM THE DESK OF DAVID ROWAN Recently, my wife Roz and I, as the founders of the Rowan Foundation, had the opportunity to share the story of our family’s experience with clotting for a blog post featured on the ...
NWHW 2024
National Women’s Health Week (NWHW) takes place the week following Mother’s Day each May, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of women everywhere. May is also Women’s Health Month, and serves as a ...
June’s Story
One Friday, in 2021, I was out walking with my five-year-old son when I became breathless and dizzy. The following Sunday morning, I collapsed with terrible chest and upper back pain and could feel that I was going to pass ...
Stress Less
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many of us. Whether it's work challenges, family responsibilities, financial pressures, or health concerns, stress can creep into our lives and wreak havoc on our ...
Sophie’s Story
In July 2023, I gave birth to my first son. Leading up to his birth, I had attended A and E, or went to the emergency room, with memory loss, left side numbness and visual disturbances. I was told that ...
Kimberly’s Story
Known as the Self-Love Sister on Instagram and on the podcast Self-Love Corner, I talk about autoimmune diseases, chronic illness and, most importantly, self-love. I strongly believe, as singer and songwriter Ellie Holcomb has said, “When you make a mistake, ...
Angelique’s Story
My story started about 10 years ago, at the age of 23, when I ended up in the emergency room with a massive unexplainable migraine headache. After doing a CT scan, the doctors confirmed that I had a blood clot ...
The Rowan Family Shares Their Story
Alexandra and Roz Rowan With endless possibilities for a bright future, 23-year-old Alexandra Rowan, a University of Pittsburgh graduate with a double major in writing and communications, had what many young women just starting a new life dream about: ...
Sleep, Please!
Incorporating good sleep habits into a self-care routine can help promote healthy circulation, reduce inflammation, and maintain balanced blood coagulation, ultimately supporting blood clot prevention and overall cardiovascular health. Here's how it works: Improved Circulation: Quality sleep helps promote ...
Hannah’s Story
I was 33 years old when I met my now husband. I had never taken birth control before, but began taking an estrogen-based birth control pill about six weeks before my wedding. During that time, I also traveled halfway across ...
Becky’s Story
Six years ago, in 2018, I was just 19 when I was diagnosed with a blood clot that changed my life. It was an extensive deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or blood clot in my right leg. The hospital discovered ...
Nicole’s Story
In November 2020, I was 17 years old when I was admitted to the hospital with a deep vein thrombosis DVT) or blood clot in my left leg that had grown and travelled to my lungs, where it became ...
