After a blood clot, what does life and health look like for women?
It’s moving forward, one confident conversation and one lifestyle habit at a time.
Hi, I’m Val, a two-time unprovoked pulmonary embolism survivor. This is where we rebuild together.
Confident conversations start with health literacy.
Find, Understand, and Use Health Information That’s Yours
A skill, not just reading ability. It makes for better conversations with your care team, and it’s learnable.
Health Literacy
Understanding your care well enough to help steer it. That’s health literacy.
Start here→Confidence grows with consistent lifestyle habits.
Why Lifestyle Habits Matter After a Blood Clot
What lifestyle contributes to long-term vascular health, and why a short appointment rarely leaves room for the conversation.
Four habits linked to vascular health and aging well.
They overlap and complement each other, so any of them is a good place to begin.
Pick one habit below and start the conversation with your care team.
Four lifestyle habits to focus on
Navigating menopause with a blood clot history
You may have been told “no hormone therapy” after your blood clot. A no shouldn’t be where the conversation ends.
Let’s talk through what your blood clot history means for you, so you can work with your care team on the decision that fits your risks and quality of life.
Whatever you decide about menopause hormone therapy (MHT), lifestyle habits remain the foundation of your cardiovascular health.
Explore the Menopause SeriesWalk into your next appointment ready.
- Discuss lifestyle habits with every member of your care team
- Bring menopause into the conversation, including your clot history
- Walk out of every appointment with a plan
