Endocrinology

Thrombosis

Questions discussed in this category

Would you give transdermal hormone replacement therapy to a woman with remote history of provoked pulmonary embolism?

Is patch or gel HRT with ASA prophylaxis a reasonable option after counseling? Or do you add a prophylactic DOAC?

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In a young female with severe osteoporosis due to congenital estrogen deficiency, can estrogen be prescribed if genetic testing for congenital disorders reveals a heterozygous Factor V Leiden mutation?

No prior thrombosis; no family history of thrombosis. As per endocrine, the only useful therapy for the osteoporosis is estrogen.

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What recommendations do you have for a transgender female patient with history of prothrombin gene mutation who is interested in starting gender affirming hormone therapy?

The patient has no personal history of VTE, but has positive family history of VTE. Any prophylactic anticoagulation options? How would manage...

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Papers discussed in this category

Post reproductive health, 2022 Dec 27

Hormone replacement therapy in women with history of thrombosis or a thrombophilia.

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