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Leiden Factor V: Can I use hormone replacement therapy for menopause?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Aug 20, 2025 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Im a 37 ur old female w factor 5.
7 years ago I had pulmonary embolisms in both lungs. I believe the oral birth control and combined w factor 5...activated me to have clots.
Still on eliquis now and trying to get more info about coming off of it. If it's safe.
Not sure if u like holistic, but if u want to try WELLECO products. It's an auzi brand, natural sourced and I'm taking it for my hormones. It's helped me alot so far.
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I was diagnosed with Factor 5 Leiden while in the hospital after suffering a PE that almost killed me. This happened 20 years ago. I was lucky to survive. I have been on blood thinners since then. I am on 15mg Xarelto daily. I am not thrilled about being on a blood thinner but I would rather be safe than die from a PE.