A 19-year-old died from a rare brain clot linked to long-term birth control use, despite stopping the pill months earlier.

Áine Rose Hurst, 19, died in March 2025 from cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, a rare and fatal brain blood clot linked to long-term use of the combined oral contraceptive pill, Femodette. She initially mistook her severe headache for a hangover, but her condition rapidly worsened, leading to hospitalization and death two days after life support was withdrawn. Though she had been taken off the pill in December 2024 due to dangerously high blood pressure, the clot developed despite discontinuation. Her mother, Kerry, is now raising awareness about potential risks of hormonal contraceptives and the importance of seeking medical help for severe, unexplained headaches.