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Can I Undergo Fertility Treatment While Using Heparin Due To Protein S Deficiency?
I would like to know if I would be able to use or under go a fertility treatent using drugs while using heparin due to Protein S Deficiency and repeat Pulmonary Ebolism having had three prior C-Sections. Have been having irregular periods of 2-3 times a years since y last C-section delivery in 2006. Have not gotten pregnant since and have been wanting to have my final child (a girl) for the past 4 years with no success.
Tue, 29 Jan 2013
Hello ,
Thanks for the query,
Protein S levels fall progressively during pregnancy.
Heparin is a drug which reduces chances of clotting and pulmonary embolism.
Drugs like clomiphene citrate can be taken with Heparin.
Protein S deficiency causes 10 fold increased risk of thrombosis.
Venous thromboembolism develops in 60-80% of patients with Protein S deficiency.
So think before you plan for your next pregnancy.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
Thanks for the query,
Protein S levels fall progressively during pregnancy.
Heparin is a drug which reduces chances of clotting and pulmonary embolism.
Drugs like clomiphene citrate can be taken with Heparin.
Protein S deficiency causes 10 fold increased risk of thrombosis.
Venous thromboembolism develops in 60-80% of patients with Protein S deficiency.
So think before you plan for your next pregnancy.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
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