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Can positive factor V cause heavy bleeding and blood clots?

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Published At December 15, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

My factor V Leiden showed a positive outcome before three months. I got a Depo birth control shot before three months. I have heavy bleeding and blood clots now. Please suggest.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You have factor V Leiden showing a positive result. So you are at high risk for developing blood clots in various organs of the body especially in the lungs and legs as pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. If you have major clots occurring in the future, then blood thinner and anticoagulants like Rivaroxaban can be used. There is no treatment available for the eradication of factor V mutation. For heavy menstruation, you can consult a gynecologist soon for a pelvic examination and pelvic USG.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Pathology

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