I have been on Mircette for over a year and a half. I'm 54, in g...

Hi, I was on Miricette, generic. I turned 40 in June and developed a pulmonary embolism in August. I was in great health and had been on the birthcontrol for many years. I didn't notice any pains in my legs but when it hurt to breath and a had a sharp pain in upper right shoulder I went to doctor to find out and she sent me to hospital where they tested and admitted me on the spot. Am on blood thinners now for 6 months and they say after that time I will be as likely as any other person to develop another clot. No more hormones though. I am developing hot flashes now and had only 1 period in the months that have followed my stay at hospital. Waiting to see if the hot flashes are early menopause or symptoms of blood thinners