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Factor V Leiden mutation in relation to fecundity and miscarriage in women with venous thrombosis
Author(s) -
Frédérique M. van Dunné,
Carine J.M. Doggen,
Martin B.A. Heemskerk,
Frits R. Rosendaal,
Frans M. Helmerhorst
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/deh640
Subject(s) - miscarriage , factor v leiden , fecundity , venous thrombosis , medicine , obstetrics , thrombosis , factor v , pregnancy , gynecology , genetics , biology , population , environmental health
Factor V Leiden mutation (Arg506Gln) increases the likelihood of venous thrombosis; it may also have a positive effect through facilitation of embryo implantation. This may manifest itself as a reduced time to pregnancy (increased fecundity) and fewer miscarriages in the first trimester.

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