Should We Screen Women for Thrombophilia?

摘要

In their lifetime women are more likely to face situations of increased risk of thrombosis, be it through hormonal therapy or pregnancy. These risks may be further modulated by inherited by inherited and acquired risk factors for thrombosis. Also, thrombophilic states may be associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. In this presentation we will briefly review inherited and acquired thrombophilia and the impact of hormonal states on these risks. This will allow us to address the question of screening women for thrombophilia.