Journal article
Heavy menstrual bleeding in women on anticoagulant treatment for venous thromboembolism: Comparison of high‐ and low‐dose rivaroxaban with aspirin
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rivaroxaban may induce heavy menstrual bleeding. It is unknown if this effect is dose related or if rivaroxaban is associated with more menstrual bleeding than aspirin.
OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate and compare menstrual patterns and actions taken among women receiving aspirin and two doses of rivaroxaban.
Authors
Boonyawat K; Lensing AWA; Prins MH; Beyer‐Westendorf J; Prandoni P; Martinelli I; Middeldorp S; Pap AF; Weitz JI; Crowther M
Journal
Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 5, No. 2,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2021
DOI
10.1002/rth2.12474
ISSN
2475-0379