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In a patient with Type I von Willebrand disease with history of VTE and heavy menses, would tranexamic acid be a treatment option?

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Hematology · Mount Sinai

No, with thrombosis one would not inhibit the thrombolytic pathway. Would anticoagulate with Coumadin with low INR 1.5 to 2.

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Medical Oncology · Munson Medical Center

I think it would depend on the history regarding the VTE. If it occurred in the setting of a strong provoking factor which has since been resolved, her VTE risk now may be minimal. Based on your question, she has already tried OCPs without benefit (and presumably without recurrent VTE). As long as s...

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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology · University of Minnesota Physicians

Why not try hormonal IUD or implant as long as the patient is willing to try (as almost no risk of thrombosis)?

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