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Factor V Leiden is a mutation of one of the clotting factors in the blood called Factor V. This mutation can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots (thrombophilia), usually in your veins. Most people who have this particular disorder never develop any signs or symptoms. Your doctor will most likely suspect you have Factor V Leiden if you’ve had one more incident of thrombosis (blood clot) or a pregnancy loss. This disorder can be inherited if your family has a history of Factor V Leiden and is most common in people who are Caucasian and of European descent. If you have Factor V Leiden you either inherited one copy (heterozygous) or rarely two copies (homozygous) of the defective gene. Inheriting just one copy slightly increases the risk of developing a blood clot, whereas
Doctors generally use anticoagulant medications such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), Heparin or low molecular weight heparin to treat those who develop blood clots.
• Heparin: Works more quickly than warfarin does and it can be administered directly into a vein (intravenously) or under the skin (subcutaneously). You may inject yourself with some forms of heparin including enoxaparin and dalteparin. Heparin is safe to take during pregnancy.
• Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven): This anticoagulant comes in a pill form so it’s easier to take than heparin. Warfarin may cause birth defects so it may usually not be recommended during pregnancy especially during the first trimester. Bleeding is the most common side effect of warfarin.
If you are taking an anticoagulant medication that increases the risk of excessive bleeding your doctor will follow you closely. Frequent blood tests may be done to help your doctor make sure your blood is capable of clotting enough to stop bleeding if you bruise or cut