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Teen Dies from 'Hangover' Blood Clot
3 Nov
Summary
- Áine Rose Hurst, 19, died from a blood clot on her brain.
- Her death was potentially linked to contraceptive pills.
- Her mother now advocates for greater awareness of pill side effects.
Áine Rose Hurst, a vibrant 19-year-old, tragically passed away in March 2025 due to a blood clot on her brain, an event initially mistaken for a severe hangover.
Her mother, Kerry, has spoken out to warn other young women about the potential risks associated with combined oral contraceptive pills. Áine had been prescribed Femodette, a combined contraceptive, three years prior for heavy periods. After a routine check in December 2024 revealed dangerously high blood pressure, she was taken off the pill.
However, in January 2025, after her blood pressure stabilized within accepted guidelines, a GP re-prescribed Femodette. Weeks later, Áine developed a severe headache following a night out, which rapidly escalated. She became unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital, where a scan confirmed a blood clot on her brain.
Despite her family's presence, Áine's life support was withdrawn on March 13, 2025, and she died in her mother's arms. An inquest later identified a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, with the oral contraceptive pill noted as a potential contributing factor on her death certificate.
Kerry and her husband Graham have established the Áine Rose Foundation to advocate for increased awareness and for NHS guidelines to mandate more rigorous checks for individuals with a history of high blood pressure before prescribing contraceptive pills.
