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Coagulopathy

What is Coagulopathy?


Coagulopathy is a medical term describing any condition in which the blood’s ability to form clots is impaired, leading to either excessive bleeding or abnormal clotting. It can be inherited or acquired and may involve deficiencies or dysfunctions in clotting factors, platelets, or vascular integrity.

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How does coagulopathy impact fertility?


Coagulopathy impacts fertility by contributing to increased risk of miscarriage, implantation failure, placental insufficiency, and hormonal disruption


What are the types of coagulopathies?


Types of coagulopathies include:

  • Bleeding coagulopathy: impaired clot formation leading to excessive bleeding (ex. Hemophilia or DIC)

  • Thrombotic coagulopathy: excessive clotting leading to risk of stroke, DVT, PE (ex. Factor V Leiden, Antiphospholipid Syndrome)

  • Acquired coagulopathy: caused by liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, medications or trauma

  • Inherited coagulopathy: genetic defects in clotting factors (ex. Hemophilia, von Willebrand)

What are some common symptoms of Coagulopathy?


Common symptoms:

  • Easy bruising

  • Prolonged bleeding after injury or surgery

  • Heavy menstrual bleeding

  • Blood in urine or stool

  • Unexplained blood clots

  • Neurological symptoms (if clots affect brain circulation)

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