Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Support Group
Deep-vein thrombosis, also known as deep-venous thrombosis or DVT, is the formation of a blood clot ("thrombus") in a deep vein. It can be caused by something preventing blood from circulating or clotting normally. Join the support group if you are coping with DVT and find others who are going through the same challenges.
My partner and I are considering adoption because of my DVT history. But there's a part of me that wishes to concieve like any normal woman.
Brief history: Got first clot in Jan 2007 at 21 years old. The one and only cause (after much testing and research) was the contraceptive pill. After a 6 month dose of warfarin I came off, but 3 months later had to go back on due to a second clot. It has been decided that this second clot was there the entire time and just never discovered, and after coming off the warfarin it grew back. So, back on warfarin for a year and came off in Oct 08. Have had no issues since, on half an aspirin for the rest of my life and using the Implanon as contraception.
SO, with all that explained I get to the nitty gritty stuff. I would like a baby. But because the cause of the clot was the pill I feel it's highly likely I will get another clot. I will be considered a high-risk pregnancy and will have to have 9 months of Clexane injections (I understand these are essentially Lovenox, which seems to be the drug most of you talk about on here).
Are there any women on here who have gone through this in a similar fashion? Can you offer me words of advice? I don't want to risk my health and the health of my unborn child, I would rather play it safe and adopt. But, like I said, can't help wondering...
Brief history: Got first clot in Jan 2007 at 21 years old. The one and only cause (after much testing and research) was the contraceptive pill. After a 6 month dose of warfarin I came off, but 3 months later had to go back on due to a second clot. It has been decided that this second clot was there the entire time and just never discovered, and after coming off the warfarin it grew back. So, back on warfarin for a year and came off in Oct 08. Have had no issues since, on half an aspirin for the rest of my life and using the Implanon as contraception.
SO, with all that explained I get to the nitty gritty stuff. I would like a baby. But because the cause of the clot was the pill I feel it's highly likely I will get another clot. I will be considered a high-risk pregnancy and will have to have 9 months of Clexane injections (I understand these are essentially Lovenox, which seems to be the drug most of you talk about on here).
Are there any women on here who have gone through this in a similar fashion? Can you offer me words of advice? I don't want to risk my health and the health of my unborn child, I would rather play it safe and adopt. But, like I said, can't help wondering...
Have faith.
My beloved brother died on DVT. I'm having the same health prob like my late brother. I'm married and had twice miscarriage experience. Tried to get pregnant but no luck. So down. On 15mg warfarin and stopped heparin on July last year. Thinking to conceive too but feeling scared.
Also, I've made some lifestyle changes since I've had my son. I practice yoga, drink mostly (and a lot of) water, and I use my compression hose everyday (which I highly, highly recommend to use during pregnancy, for anyone). I also try to eat well, sleep well and meditate (or relax more). Take multivitamins, I mean, really treat your body well is the point I'm trying to make.... I do see a difference in how my 'bad' leg feels when I am really being nice to my body! Maybe doing the same will help during your pregnancy as well to help prevent a clot.
I hope this helps a little, but I do understand your hesitation. Even through all this, I'm still waiting to jump over that mental hurdle to have another baby myself..I think I'm getting there, just not quite yet :)