Chapter
Thrombophilia and Hormonal Therapy in Adolescents
Abstract
After first providing a review of inherited and acquired thrombophilias, the following chapter focuses on characterizing thrombosis risk associated with the various contraceptive options in thrombophilic adolescent girls and young women. Pertinent published data is discussed, including the limitations therein. Clinically relevant research gaps are presented at the end of the chapter.
Authors
Bates SM; Dowlut-McElroy T; McLean K
Book title
Hematology in the Adolescent Female
Pagination
pp. 163-174
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2020
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-48446-0_15