Ovulation Suppression to Prevent Hemoperitoneum and Surgical Menopause in Anticoagulated Women.

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Citation: JACC. Case Reports. 1(1):50-54, 2019 Jun.PMID: 34316741Institution: MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute | MedStar Washington Hospital Center | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Maternal-Fetal MedicineForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Case ReportsSubject headings: IN PROCESS -- NOT YET INDEXEDYear: 2019ISSN:
  • 2666-0849
Name of journal: JACC. Case reportsAbstract: Premenopausal women taking anticoagulation therapy are at risk of developing hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. This paper presents 3 cases of acute hemoperitoneum, with resultant surgical menopause, secondary to cystic hemorrhage in premenopausal women with repaired congenital heart disease (CHD). Adults with CHD taking long-term anticoagulation should be considered candidates for ovulation suppression with hormone-based contraception. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.). Copyright (c) 2019 The Authors.All authors: Connor BS, Coviello E, Fries M, John ASFiscal year: FY2019Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2021-11-01
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Premenopausal women taking anticoagulation therapy are at risk of developing hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. This paper presents 3 cases of acute hemoperitoneum, with resultant surgical menopause, secondary to cystic hemorrhage in premenopausal women with repaired congenital heart disease (CHD). Adults with CHD taking long-term anticoagulation should be considered candidates for ovulation suppression with hormone-based contraception. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.). Copyright (c) 2019 The Authors.

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