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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.
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 ...
Inksights BCAM 2024
During Blood Clot Awareness Month, the Rowan Foundation is proud to be engaged with the community as we work to raise awareness. An annual tradition since 2005, when a U.S. Senate bill declared March Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, this ...
Genetic Testing and Patient-Centered Care
Patient-centered care, highlighted by the Institute of Medicine as a cornerstone of quality healthcare, emphasizes shared decision-making and patient education. As discussions around this approach to healthcare evolve, so do attitudes towards genetic testing, particularly concerning thrombophilia screening before initiating ...
Blood Clot Awareness Month: A Collective Effort
March is not just a month of changing seasons; it's also Blood Clot Awareness Month. During Blood Clot Awareness Month, many in the clotting community come together to amplify awareness about an often silent but potentially life-threatening condition that ...
2023: A Year of Inspiration and Impact
This year, 2023, marked the 10-year anniversary of the Rowan Foundation’s inception. For the past 10 years, our work has been focused on helping to decrease the number of lives lost to preventable blood clots. Since day one, our ...
Genetic Testing: Bridging Gaps in Risk Recognition and Diagnosis
Blood clots, often silent yet potentially deadly, pose a significant challenge in medicine. All too frequently, insidious clots go unnoticed or are misdiagnosed, leading to severe complications and even death. In this blog post, we'll ...
Shelby’s Story
Without warning, Shelby’s life was suddenly cut short by a blood clot. Her mother Carol shares her story. Shelby was a beautiful, unique, outgoing person who enjoyed life fully. She loved outdoor activities, and spent her spare time snowshoeing, ...
InkSights, Winter 2023
David Rowan, Founder, Rowan Foundation From the Founders Desk As we reflect on the year that was 2023, and in light of the Rowan Foundation’s 10-year anniversary, it seems like the past decade went by very quickly, but ...
Empowering Women in Patient-Provider Dialogue: Learning from Barbie’s Journey
We've all followed Barbie's adventures for decades, from her days as a fashion icon to her more recent roles as a scientist, astronaut, and even a secret agent. But it's her journey to the gynecologist's office that sets a powerful ...
Contraception Decision-Making: Bridging the Gap between Patient Preferences and Provider Perceptions
Contraception decision-making is a critical aspect of reproductive health, impacting individuals' reproductive autonomy, physical well-being, and overall quality of life. It plays a pivotal role in family planning, allowing individuals and couples to make informed choices about if and when ...
Navigating Contraception Choice in College
College students nationwide have returned to campus recently and they are experiencing a whirlwind of new activities, ranging from late-night study sessions to newfound friendships. For many young women, this stage of life also marks the beginning of their journey ...
