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Factor V Leiden and Contraception
Author(s) -
Ament Lynette
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of midwifery and women's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1111/j.1542-2011.2004.tb04408.x
Subject(s) - factor v leiden , thrombophilia , medicine , venous thrombosis , family history , gynecology , venous thromboembolism , factor v , thrombosis , obstetrics
Factor V Leiden is the most common genetic cause of primary and recurrent venous thromboembolism in women. It is an inherited thrombophilia that results from a genetic mutation. A college‐aged woman who presented for care and had a positive family history of venous thrombosis tested positive for Factor V Leiden. Laboratory tests and plans for continuing care are discussed.