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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:
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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.
Understanding Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and Its Impact on Women’s Health
Understanding Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) and Its Impact on Women’s Health Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder that significantly impacts blood clotting and disproportionately affects women. Despite being a significant cause of blood clots, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications, APS ...
More Than Skin Deep: Reclaiming the Narrative of Women’s Health
Each May, during National Women’s Health Week, individuals and institutions alike are encouraged to prioritize women’s well-being. However, the public conversation often restricts women’s health to a narrow checklist: Reproductive care, weight management, skincare routines, and fitness goals are ...
Emily Remains Active Despite Setbacks
In 2018, I was hospitalized after experiencing blood clots in both of my legs, extending from my ankles to my abdomen, as well as blood clots in both of my lungs. Taking a hormonal contraceptive pill played a significant ...
New Rowan Foundation Video Shares Powerful Stories in “Voices from the Community”
The Rowan Foundation is proud to announce the release of a new video, Voices from the Community, a deeply personal and powerful short-form production that shines a light on the often-overlooked connection between hormonal contraception and blood clots. Through the ...
A New Chapter for Women’s Health Month: Welcoming Dr. Vian Nguyen as Medical Advisor
Vian Nguyen, MD This Women’s Health Month, the Rowan Foundation is proud to share a meaningful milestone in our journey to improve awareness and advocacy around women's health and blood clot prevention. We are honored to welcome Vian ...
Empowering Women Through Information: Highlights from the “Informed Choices” Roundtable
During Blood Clot Awareness Month this past March, the Rowan Foundation sponsored a Roundtable event entitled “Informed Choices: Improving Contraceptive Outcomes for Women,” hosted by the University of Houston (UH) Student Health Center. The Roundtable brought together an expert ...
National Women’s Health Week: A Powerful Reminder to Prioritize Prevention, Including Blood Clot Awareness
Each year, National Women’s Health Week is a timely and vital reminder that your health matters. It’s not just about responding to symptoms; it’s about staying ahead of them. At the heart of this national observance lies the importance of ...
Pregnancy and Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Kimberley Kimberley recounts her experience with pregnancy and clotting, and a diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome. I was young and having my first child with my now husband. My son was born just before my 20th birthday. Much ...
Life-Threatening Blood Clot: Lasting Impact
Amanda Shares her experience with a life-threatening blood clot. June 17th, 2024, was the day my life forever changed due to a life-threatening blood clot. I woke up that morning ready to tackle my work day. As I was walking ...
Inksights: BCAM 2025
A Crucial Conversation: Improving Contraceptive Outcomes for Women David Rowan, Rowan Foundation Founder As the founder of the Rowan Foundation, my mission is deeply personal. I lost my only child, my beautiful daughter, Alex, to a blood clot ...
Pregnancy and Blood Clots
Kristi Kristi shares her experience with pregnancy and blood clots. I was 27 years old and pregnant with my first and only child. My pregnancy was difficult, having experienced issues with high blood pressure, severe migraines, and eventually ...
Hidden Risks of Birth Control: A Mother’s Journey
Amara and Megan Megan von Hopffgarten shares insights about the hidden risks of birth control, as a mother who lost a child to a blood clot. I’m the mother of an incredibly vibrant, artistic and beautiful soul ...
A Personal Story of Blood Clots and Birth Control
Aynslee shares her personal story of experiencing blood clots linked to birth control. In 2023, I was rushed to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain and was diagnosed with a perforated stomach ulcer. During this visit, doctors discovered multiple ...
Blood Clot Awareness: A Personal Journey and Why It Matters
Sara Wyen, Founder, Blood Clot Recovery Network Guest writer Sara Wyen shares insights about the importance of blood clot awareness through the prism of her recovery from clotting and other health challenges. March is Blood Clot Awareness ...
Blood Clot Awareness Month 2025
March is Blood Clot Awareness Month—a crucial time to shine a light on a health issue that affects hundreds of thousands of people every year. Blood clots are associated with hormonal contraception, pregnancy, menopause treatments, and other medical conditions. Blood ...
Know Blood Clot Risks When Choosing Contraception
Ashley shares her blood clot story and the lessons she learned from this experience. She urges women to understand blood clot risks when choosing contraception. On September 28, 2022, I was feeling really dizzy and experiencing coughing fits. I was ...
Thoughts about Alex Rowan by her Godmother, Sherry.
I remember exactly where I was when I received the awful news that Alex had died. As a home health nurse, I was in a patient’s home making a visit: My cell phone rang and it was my daughter calling. ...
Diana shares her story about blood clots and birth control
In 2022, at the age of 32 and competing in the national rowing championship, I had my first serious crisis. I had to ask for help to get out of the river, hoping that the symptoms thought to be asthma ...
