Antiphospholipid Syndrome Overview

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Antiphospholipid syndrome or antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is a disorder of coagulation, which causes blood clots in both arteries and veins, as well as pregnancy-related complications such as miscarriage, preterm delivery, or severe preeclampsia. The syndrome occurs due to the autoimmune production of antibodies against phospholipid , a cell membrane substance. In particular, the disease is characterised by antibodies against cardiolipin and 2 glycoprotein I. The term "primary antiphospholipid syndrome" is...


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antiphospholipid syndrome?
I just had a miscarriage but don't have APS. But my husband was...

No one can tell for sure why a miscarriage happens, implantation didnt take, too many unknown reasons for miscarriages to occur

Asked by Kim D - 20 months ago

Birth control for those with antiphospholipid syndrome?
I have lupus and antiphospholipid syndrome so I can't take birth control pills and most...

this question is very specific and needs to be answered by your gyn.

Asked by Karen - 18 months ago

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    Hi everyone, I'm new to this from the UK and I'm going through a really confusing time. I have... have a 10 year old boy who was conceived with no problems and was a dream pregnancy. Then 1...

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