Teen Thought She Had a Hangover. It Was a Fatal Blood Clot Caused by Birth Control Pills
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Key Points:
- Áine Rose Hurst, a 19-year-old from Bolton, died from a fatal blood clot in her brain believed to be caused by her combination hormonal birth control pills containing estrogen and progestin.
- Áine initially thought her persistent headache was a hangover, but her symptoms worsened, leading to emergency medical intervention and her eventual death after brain function ceased.
- Her family is raising awareness about the rare but serious risk of blood clots associated with estrogen-containing birth control pills, emphasizing the lack of public knowledge despite detailed medication leaflets.
- The coroner’s court confirmed the blood clot as a recognized but rare side effect of hormonal contraceptives, with the risk estimated between 1 and 5 cases per
