Endocrinology

Anticoagulation

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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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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