Factor V Leiden and contraception.
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.
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Lynette
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Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT 06514, USA. lynette.ament@yale.edu
D000328:Adult; D003267:Contraception; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V