10 Years After My Factor V Leiden Diagnosis: Deirdre’s Story

…I have a blood clotting condition called Factor V Leiden — the gene mutation was only discovered a year or two earlier. The doctor in the hospital told me I…

Factor V Leiden and Birth Control: Jessica’s Story

…disorder (Heterozygous factor V Leiden) that combined with oral contraceptives caused her blood to clot. This beautiful young lady, this child that I watched grow up – who gave so…

Thrombophilia

…in people of Asian, African or Native American descent.16 …

The Genetics of Thrombophilia

…the gene used to make the factor V protein. …

The Genetics of Thrombophilia

…gene used to make the factor V protein. These …

Glossary of Blood Clot and Clotting Disorder Terms

…same as factor V Leiden. …

Family Testing for Clotting Disorders

…have factor V Leiden (a common …

The Evolving Story of Pregnancy Outcome, Thromboembolism and Thrombophilia

…showed a weaker risk. For example, a case control study published …

Teenagers Can Get Blood Clots: Amy’s Story

…out that I had May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) and Factor V Leiden. MTS is where a vein in the leg is compressed by an artery in the leg, which increases the…

What is the prothrombin gene mutation?

…of the factor V Leiden