factor v leiden syndrome

[WeedFaerie420]

Hey everyone
For anyone who wants to know what Factor V Leiden syndrome is, here's a definition:

"Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia is the most common inherited disorder of blood clotting. It is the result of a specific mutation in the gene for factor V which leads to increased risk for clots in the large veins of the legs (deep venous thrombosis), or clots that travel though the bloodstream and embed in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. If a person inherits one copy of the mutated gene, he or she has a 2 to 8 times risk (2 to 8 in 1,000) for developing clots. If a person inherits two copies of the factor V Leiden mutation, the risk increases up to 80 times (80 in 1,000). It is estimated that three to eight per cent of the Caucasian population and 1.2 percent of the African-American population in the U.S. carry one copy of the gene and about 1 in 1000 Caucasians have two copies of the gene."

I was wondering if anyone else out there has factor v leiden syndrome? I found out I had it this summer and now I can never go on birth control again for the rest of my life!!! I'm really bummed about this. If anyone else is going through this what alternative birth control methods have you heard about or used (other than condoms)? I know diaphragms and condoms are options but I'd rather not.
Much Love, WeedFaerie420

WeedFaerie420 Reviewed by WeedFaerie420 on 10-21-2007. factor v leiden syndrome Hey everyone :) For anyone who wants to know what Factor V Leiden syndrome is, here's a definition: "Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia is the most common inherited disorder of blood clotting. It is the result of a specific mutation in the gene for factor V which leads to increased risk for clots in the large veins of the legs (deep venous thrombosis), or clots that travel though the bloodstream and embed in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. If a Rating: 5

[birdgirl73]

Diaphragms aren't bad at all, WeedFaerie. You could also get an IUD.

I don't have Factor 5 Leiden thrombophilia, but I have a heart rhythm problem that puts me at risk for clots in the atria, so I take blood thinners for that. I used to take the Pill but my husband got fixed, so I no longer have to.