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Inherited bleeding disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology

Abdul-Kadir, Rezan A.; (2000) Inherited bleeding disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology. Doctoral thesis (M.D), UCL (University College London). Green open access

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Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to investigate the obstetric and gynaecological problems and their management in women with inherited bleeding disorders, as well as the role of such disorders in obstetric and gynaecological haemorrhage. The uptake of prenatal diagnosis and termination of an affected pregnancy is low in carriers of haemophilia. Fetal gender determination has important implications in the management of labour in carriers who do not wish to have specific prenatal diagnosis. The attitude of women towards reproductive choices is influenced by ethnic and cultural issues and family experience with the disease. Haemostatic response to pregnancy is variable in different types and subtypes of inherited bleeding disorders and in the same patient in different pregnancies. Haemorrhagic complications are confined to post-abortal and post-partum period. The incidence of primary and secondary post-partum haemorrhage was 22% and 11% in carriers of haemophilia, 18.5% and 20% in vWD and 16% and 24% in FXI deficient women, respectively. Women with low factor levels (<50 iu/dl) and no prophylactic treatment for labour and puerperium are especially at risk. There are great inter- and intra-individual variations in coagulation markers in women due to different physiological conditions including age, ethnicity, blood group and hormonal changes during different phases of the menstrual cycle. Women with inherited bleeding disorders suffer from heavy and prolonged menstruation which adversely affects their quality of life. Objectively confirmed menorrhagia is significantly higher in these women (67%) compared with the control group (29%). On the other hand, undiagnosed inherited bleeding disorders can be the underlying cause in a significant proportion (17%) of women presenting with unexplained menorrhagia. The DDAVP nasal spray was shown not to be superior to placebo in the treatment of menorrhagia. Increased awareness among clinicians responsible for women's health of these disorders and their morbidity and the availability of management guidelines are essential for optimal care and improvement of the quality of life of these patients.

Type: Thesis (Doctoral)
Qualification: M.D
Title: Inherited bleeding disorders in obstetrics and gynaecology
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Language: English
Additional information: Thesis digitised by ProQuest.
Keywords: Health and environmental sciences; Bleeding disorders
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10121419
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