Factor v Leiden?!?!

Question

My family Dr. Said that having this may have been why I have miscarried twice and have not been able to conceive (also my sister 3 miscarriages and factor 5 is in the family). But my gyno said that wouldn't be why and that 2 miscarriages isn't anything and to try again and don't do anything different.  But I feel like with my sister and I's track record I'm just going to miscarry again.  It's so emotionally painful that I don't take trying again lightly.  Any suggestions or helpful knowledge?

Answer

I have FVL, MTHFR, & Prothrombin mutation. During my first pregnancy I took Lovenox 2x daily for the first 36 weeks, then heparin until I delivered, then Lovenox for 6wks postpartum. My maternal fetal medicine specialist said FVL on it's own isn't typically the cause for miscariage, but when combined with other issues it can be. If I didn't have the Prothrombin mutation in addition to FVL he would not have prescribed blood thinners. A baby aspirin is also typically part of the drug therapy but I am allergic to it. If you feel you need a second opinion, get one. See a hematologist or reproductive endocrinologist, or find an OB who specializes in HR pregnancies. If you can't get in to a specialist for whatever reason (some HMOs are really strict about specialist appts.) you can start taking a baby aspirin daily as an OTC option that is safe during pregnancy. Hope this helps!

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Yes, my hematologist recommended starting them while we are actively trying. I would try to see a specialist as my Dr. said it could also help with implantation issues. It's best to see a hematologist and have them run a full coagulation disorder panel especially if you have a sibling with a clotting issue.

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Thanks!  I thought she might have been wrong.  Are you on blood thinners BEFORE you get pregnant?

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I have a different cloying disorder and my blood specialist said absolutely both Factor V and the genetic mutation I have can cause replete miscarriages. On a daily dose of Lovenox and hoping to get a BFP soon. I had 3 miscarriages and went through all the fertility tests. Only thing they could find was the clotting disorder.

Factor v Leiden?!?!

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