I am 18 years old and ended up in the hospital from a blood clot. The docters have a few reasons I may have gotten it. They think it may have been from the birth control pills I was on, travling a long period of time and not getting out and walking and now resenlty they gave me a test to see if it was genetic, because my mother had a stroke while she was young. Well from the test they say I have a level 5 abnomality genetically. I dont know what that exactly means, but I wanted to know if I would have to be on coumadin (warfarin), a blood thinner for the rest of my life, they said most likey. I know that while you are on coumadin you are not suppost to get pregnant becuase the baby will come out deformed. If my docters do end up telling me that I am going to be on it for the rest of my life, how am I suppost to have a kid? I cant be on coumadin and birth control is like being pregnant which would suggest I could get another clot. Is there any other medicine out there that thins blood?
2007-02-03 19:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
This is a very poor forum for medical advice. I would suggest you follow what your doctor tells you and share your concerns with him/her.
Medications are classified A,B,C or X. Based on safety during pregnacy and yes coumadin is not give for pregnant women. Heparin is an alternative and does not cross the placenta. Your body actually makes Heparin but is in tiny amounts. While you are on coumadin the test for this medication is called Internationalized Normal Ratio or Prothrombin Time.
On Edit: As far as birth control. Well you could insist your partner use a condom and use a female condom yourself. This also best in preventing the transmission of STDs.
2007-02-03 19:29:02 · answer #1 · answered by nicewknd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct about the risks of pregnancy and the use of coumadin. I assume you are not wanting to conceive a child right now so you should seek an effective form of birth control (You should talk to your dr to see which one is right for you ) Later when you decide to start a family their are other forms of anti coagulants that are not harmful to the fetus. Heparin is given by injections everyday and is an effective way. You will need to plan for this so for right now as young as you are you need to get on birth control before being sexually active again. And tell your doctor if you even suspect you have become pregnant so they can take you off the warfarin ASAP. Don't forget to get regular PT/INR tests done to insure you are taking the correct amount of the medication. Good luck.
2007-02-04 03:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by nurse_nikki 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With a genetic abnormality like yours why are you asking strangers? Ask your doctor to explain this to you. Write all the questions down, schedule an appointment and don't leave until you understand completely. It is far too important to take any chances. Do exactly as the doctor told you.
2007-02-04 03:29:36 · answer #3 · answered by dcricket23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
asprin, stop the bc pills and make him use condoms. still you may not be safe in pregnancy but the chances are higher.
2007-02-04 03:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspirin does, but probably not enough to help you significantly.
2007-02-04 03:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by ladybugewa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋