"21-Year-Old Competitive Swimmer Suffers Stroke at Graduation: Doctors Suspect Rare Side Effect"
Marissa Fattore, a 21-year-old competitive swimmer, suffered a stroke at her graduation, which doctors suspect was caused by her estrogen birth control pill. The stroke was a result of a blood clot in her brain triggering a rare type of stroke called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Strokes among younger adults have been on the rise, with potential factors including unhealthy lifestyles, rising obesity rates, alcohol consumption, and substance use. Fattore underwent physical rehabilitation and still takes seizure medication, highlighting the long-term impact of the stroke.