Hemorheological mechanisms for increased thrombosis in subjects using gestodene.

Volume: 81, Issue: 12, Pages: 1489 - 1500
Published: Dec 1, 2018
Abstract
There are several possible mechanisms by which combined oral contraceptives (COC) use increase venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk. Melodene® is a monophasic COC containing the third-generation progestin Gestodene (GSD), which is associated with increased risk of VTE. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the possible alterations in viscoelastic parameters of whole blood and plasma clots along with the biophysical characteristics of...
Paper Details
Title
Hemorheological mechanisms for increased thrombosis in subjects using gestodene.
Published Date
Dec 1, 2018
Volume
81
Issue
12
Pages
1489 - 1500
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