Originally Posted by Katsaly

I tried to find some actual statistics on birth control use, but I can't seem to find a reliable source that has all of them together. What I did find is that ~41% of American women are on birth control, and the risk of blood clots from birth control is about half the risk of blood clots due to pregnancy.

It's not exactly a personal testimonial, but it gives you some ideas.

According to doctors, people who are concerned about blood clots should continue to take the pill until consulting a doctor.