Contraception

Pregnancy is poorly tolerated and fatalities can occur both during pregnancy and in the post partum period. Combined oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism and are contraindicated in pulmonary hypertension. Data on the risks associated with progestogen only pills are limited although they may be safer. Women of childbearing age with pulmonary hypertension require contraceptive advice. They should be advised against becoming pregnant.

 

Giuliana, Italy
I wish for the tulips I planted yesterday to flower and that I’ll be so busy planning my wedding that I’ll forget about PH!

Giuseppe, Switzerland
Healthy people have a lot of dreams. Sick people have only one.

Radu, Romania
I dream to still be around to see my 18 year old son become an architect.

Nina, Switzerland
I want to be cured and have a pony.

Tuulia, Finland
I hope to live a good life in spite of illness and that one day there will be a cure.

Jennifer, USA
I hope to feel better and to train to be a nurse.

Jana, Slovakia
I am on a waiting list for lung transplantation and hope that the operation will take place in the next 6 months.

Marion, France
I dream to be able to dance and party ! Walk in the mountains… and swim !

Patrik, Sweden
My dream is that a cure will be found for my son and for everybody else who suffers from PH.