Menopause can raise questions about symptoms, hormone therapy, risk factors, and blood clots. For National Women’s Health Month, the Rowan Foundation is sharing new menopause-focused resources to help women have informed conversations with healthcare providers. Learn more: bit.ly/menopause-clotting

As we conclude our week focused on pregnancy and clotting risks, we're sharing our new Pregnancy & Postpartum Clotting Discussion Guide designed to support awareness, symptom recognition, and informed conversations with healthcare providers. Download the guide: bit.ly/pregnancy-discussion-guide

The May issue of Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly is here. Published during National Women’s Health Week, it highlights informed conversations about women’s health and the importance of recognizing blood clot risk in key health decisions. Read the May issue: bit.ly/WHCQ_13_May_2026

During National Women’s Health Week, the Rowan Foundation named four 2026 undergraduate scholarship recipients from 248 applicants, including one awarded a first-of-its-kind scholarship honoring clot-related resilience. Read the full announcement: Read the full announcement: bit.ly/2026_awards

Pregnancy and postpartum can raise blood clot risk. Inherited thrombophilia can increase that risk. Family history and prior clots should be discussed with a healthcare provider. More: bit.ly/genetic-clotting

Pregnancy, childbirth, & postpartum recovery can increase the risk for blood clots. The Rowan Foundation has launched a new maternal health & clotting awareness resource to support informed conversations & awareness across this maternal timeline. Learn more: bit.ly/PregnancyClotting

Mother’s Day brings love, gratitude, and remembrance, and today the Rowan Foundation honors those impacted by blood clots & clotting disorders. As National Women’s Health Week begins, we’re expanding women’s clotting resources to support informed conversations at every life stage: bit.ly/4d0N09d

Informed birth control decisions begin with informed conversations. We’re sharing a new resource exploring what informed birth control decision-making can look like, because better conversations can help support more informed choices: bit.ly/NWHM_Informe...

Contraception conversations should address more than effectiveness. Personal health, priorities, and risks matter. This week, we’re focused on informed decision-making. Download and share our new questions list to guide talks with providers: bit.ly/myvoice_questions

Contraception isn’t one-size-fits-all. Methods differ in their benefits and risks, including the risk of clotting. So, knowing your options helps you discuss them with your healthcare provider and make informed choices. Learn about hormonal and nonhormonal options: bit.ly/HBC-26

Contraception is not one-size-fits-all. Your health history, your risk factors, and your priorities all matter. This week, we’re focusing on informed decision-making, clotting awareness, and better conversations that support safer choices. Start here: bit.ly/decision-making26

Women’s health and clotting awareness can intersect across many life stages, from birth control to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and some forms of hormone therapy. See our new infographic: bit.ly/LifeStage-Clotting Later this week: contraception and clotting.

National Women’s Health Month is here. This May, the Rowan Foundation is spotlighting women’s health and clotting risk across a lifetime, ranging from birth control and pregnancy to midlife health and menopause. New resources and stories all month. Follow along.

Asking questions now helps inform healthcare decisions. Whether discussing birth control, pregnancy, family history, symptoms, or personal risk factors, understanding blood clot risk supports better conversations and care. Explore our Women’s Health Blood Clot Risk Checklist: bit.ly/checklist-26

Blood clot symptoms vary; some people have few or no symptoms. Signs depend on where the clot forms. Knowing warning signs may help people seek timely medical attention. Swipe to learn more. Visit alexrowanfoundation.org for educational resources.

Your family health history can reveal clues about blood-clot risk. Inherited clotting or family patterns are worth mentioning to your provider. Knowing your history supports proactive care. Learn more: bit.ly/genetic-clotting

Which birth control method is right for you? There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Your health history, preferences, and goals all matter when choosing contraception. Learn about your options and speak with your healthcare provider: bit.ly/know-options

Every story has the power to help someone else feel seen, informed, and less alone. If blood clots and women’s health issues have shaped your journey, we invite you to share your voice. Your experience may make a difference for someone who needs it most. Share your story: bit.ly/ShareYourVoiceToday

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that health is shaped by the world around us. Clean air, safe water, healthy communities, and access to care all matter, especially for women’s health across every stage of life. As we care for our planet, let’s also care for one another. Happy Earth Day.

A nonhormonal male contraceptive halted sperm production in mice, with fertility returning after treatment ended. More research is needed before human use, but it could broaden family-planning options and share contraceptive responsibility.

Researching birth control options? Start with clear, balanced information. Understanding the differences between hormonal & nonhormonal contraception can help you make a choice that best fits your health, lifestyle, and priorities. Get the facts: Hormonal vs. Nonhormonal Contraception: bit.ly/HBC-26

A small reminder heading into the weekend: 🟣 Rest when you need it. 🟣 Check in with yourself. 🟣 Take care of your health. It all matters. You matter.

Certain risk factors can increase the likelihood of blood clots, especially when they occur simultaneously. Understanding how factors like weight and hormonal birth control interact can help support safer, more informed decisions. Learn more about blood clots and risk factors: bit.ly/about-clots

Menopause isn’t the end of the conversation. It's the beginning of a new chapter in women’s health. New approaches to care are challenging outdated thinking and focusing on long-term health, from heart and brain health to overall well-being. Read more:

Your birth control choice should be based on you -- your health, your needs, and your future plans. Take time to compare options, understand the risks and benefits, and ask questions. Informed decisions lead to better outcomes. Learn more: bit.ly/yourchoice26

Family history plays an important role in understanding inherited clotting disorders. This National Siblings Day, take time to learn what that may mean for your health. Learn more: bit.ly/genetic-clotting

Awareness starts with information. Subscribe to the Rowan Foundation on YouTube for trusted, accessible content about women’s health and blood clot awareness. Expanding awareness starts with access to the right information. buff.ly/vPxQqHI

Not everyone experiences clear signs or symptoms of a blood clot. But, when they do appear, recognizing them and seeking medical attention promptly can save lives.

This World Health Day, the message is simple: Stand with science. In women’s health, informed choices save lives. Learn more about informed contraception decision-making: bit.ly/decision-making26

Blood clot risk is often overlooked in women’s health, but it shouldn’t be. Understanding how risk connects to key life stages can help women make informed decisions and advocate for their health. Explore our women’s health & clotting infographic: bit.ly/LifeStageRisks

Wishing everyone a joyful Easter filled with renewal, hope, and peace. May this season bring light and happiness to your life! 🐰🌷🐰

Your voice matters more than you may realize. By sharing your story, you can help another woman recognize a symptom, ask a question, or advocate for herself. If you are open to telling your story, we invite you to share your voice today. bit.ly/ShareYourVoiceToday

What started as back pain became a life-changing diagnosis. Sara’s story is a reminder that symptoms aren’t always what we expect, and why it’s important to listen when something doesn’t feel right. Please read and share Sara's story here: bit.ly/SaraD_story

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful Passover. May this season of reflection, renewal, and freedom bring time for connection, remembrance, and hope.

Hello, April 🌸 A fresh start and a new season blooming with renewed energy.

As Blood Clot Awareness Month comes to a close, thank you. For more than a decade, the Rowan Foundation has been dedicated to raising awareness about blood clot risks in women’s health—and this work continues because of you. You are the reason we are here, this month and every day.

In case you missed it, you can read the special Blood Clot Awareness Month issue of our "Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly" here: bit.ly/WHCQ_12_Mar_2026 This issue explores awareness, overlooked risks, and the role of patient voice in women’s health and clotting.

Part 2 of our "In Her Words" video series continues these personal stories, with an emphasis on how blood clot risk intersects with women’s health across life stages. When experience is paired with education & understanding, it leads to empowerment, advocacy, & better care. bit.ly/InHerWords_Part2

Checklists help people understand risk, ask questions, & act. The Rowan Foundation's Women's Health & Blood Clot Risk Checklist compiles key questions on risk, symptoms, prevention, pregnancy, & birth control so women feel prepared and empowered to speak up. Know what to ask: bit.ly/bcam_checklist

Today, the Rowan Foundation announces the formation of its Patient & Community Advisory Group, ensuring patient & family voices help guide education, awareness, & care in women’s health & blood clotting. Read today’s press release: bit.ly/release_3-24...

The Rowan Foundation provides trusted resources about women’s health & blood clotting, from symptoms and risk to reproductive health and prevention, helping women ask questions, speak up, and take action. Explore the full library: buff.ly/MGBYPrg

Let's connect during Blood Clot Awareness Month in March to boost awareness about blood clots' impact on women's health. Find us here: bit.ly/connect-rf. We value each connection and encourage you to share with your network.

Thanks to our connections here new and old, we're welcoming the first day of spring with blooming hopes, fresh beginnings, gentle sunshine, colorful days, joyful hearts, and smiles. 🌸🌸🌸

Blood clots can unexpectedly affect women at any age, often being overlooked. The Rowan Foundation’s "In Her Words" initiative shares women's personal stories to raise awareness about these health risks. Watch Part 1 here: bit.ly/InHerWords_v... Part 2 is coming next week.

In recognition of Blood Clot Awareness Month, the Rowan Foundation’s Women’s Health & Clotting Quarterly explores awareness, overlooked risks, patient voice, the “long middle” after diagnosis, and the future of clotting awareness. Read this special BCAM issue: bit.ly/WHCQ_12_Mar_2026

Inspiration isn’t limited to Earth. As more women take part in space exploration, researchers are uncovering new insights about women’s health, including how microgravity may influence blood clot risk. Lift off and read more: bit.ly/4luehDA

For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day. -- Author Unknown

This week, during Blood Clot Awareness Month, we're highlighting inspiration. Personal stories help others recognize symptoms, understand risks, and feel less alone. Through our "In Her Words" initiative, the Rowan Foundation invites women to share experiences with blood clots: bit.ly/InHerWords26

Blood Clot Awareness Month is an opportunity to make a life-saving impact. We're dedicated to advancing education, research, and support at the intersection of women’s health and blood clotting. Your contribution can help create better outcomes for countless women. Donate today: bit.ly/donate4bcam

During Blood Clot Awareness Month, we’re highlighting stories from our “In Her Words” initiative. Savannah’s story shows that blood clot symptoms can be overlooked, even in pregnancy. Seek medical help if something feels off. Check out this Blood Clot Symptoms Checker: bit.ly/bcam26_sxchecker