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 …