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Abdul‐Kadir R, Gomez K. Reproductive health and hemostatic issues in women and girls with congenital factor VII deficiency: A systematic review. J Thromb Haemost 2022; 20:2758-2772. [PMID: 36073900 PMCID: PMC9828586 DOI: 10.1111/jth.15872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Congenital factor VII (FVII) deficiency is an inherited bleeding disorder, with heterogenous bleeding symptoms. Women with FVII deficiency face hemostatic challenges during menstruation, ovulation, and childbirth. This systematic review evaluated prevalence and management of bleeding symptoms associated with gynecological and obstetric issues in women with FVII deficiency. METHODS Databases (BIOSIS Previews, Current Contents Search, Embase, and MEDLINE) were searched for studies reporting FVII deficiency and gynecological or obstetric issues in women. Articles were screened using Joanna Briggs Institute checklists and relevant data extracted. RESULTS One hundred fourteen women were identified from 62 publications. Forty-six women had severe deficiency (FVII:C < 5% or <5 IU/dl). Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) was the most common bleeding symptom (n = 94; 82%); hospitalization and urgent medical/surgical interventions for acute HMB episodes were required in 16 women (14%). Seven women reported ovarian bleeding (6%); other bleeding symptoms varied. Patient management was inconsistent and included hemostatic and hormonal treatments. Only four women (7%) reporting vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) occurred following 12/45 deliveries (27%; 5 [42%] requiring blood transfusion) and was not necessarily prevented by prophylaxis (8 women). CONCLUSION Women with congenital FVII deficiency have an increased risk of HMB, ovarian bleeding, and PPH, impacting quality of life. Recognition of a bleeding disorder as the cause is often delayed. Management of bleeding complications is heterogeneous due to lack of treatment guidelines. Harmonizing severity classification of FVII deficiency may help standardize treatment strategies and development of specific guidelines for these women.
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Affiliation(s)
- Rezan Abdul‐Kadir
- Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Department of Obstetrics & GynaecologyRoyal Free HospitalLondonUK
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- Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis UnitRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustLondonUK
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Berntorp E, Trakymienė SS, Federici AB, Holstein K, Corrales-Medina FF, Pierce GF, Srivastava A, Prondzinski MVD, Johnsen JM, Zupan IP, Halimeh S, Nummi V, Roberts JC. Sixth Åland Island Conference on von Willebrand disease. Haemophilia 2022; 28 Suppl 5:3-15. [PMID: 35861919 PMCID: PMC9543245 DOI: 10.1111/hae.14495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Revised: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Introduction The sixth Åland Islands Conference on von Willebrand disease (VWD) on the Åland Islands, Finland, was held from 20 to 22 September 2018. Aim The meeting brought together experts in the field of VWD from around the world to share the latest advances and knowledge in VWD. Results and discussion The topics covered both clinical aspects of disease management, and biochemical and laboratory insights into the disease. The clinical topics discussed included epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of VWD in different countries, management of children with VWD, bleeding control during surgery, specific considerations for the management of type 3 VWD and bleeding control in women with VWD. Current approaches to the management of acquired von Willebrand syndrome were also discussed. Despite significant advances in the understanding and therapeutic options for VWD, there remain many challenges to be overcome in order to optimise patient care. In comparison with haemophilia A, there are very few registries of VWD patients, which would be a valuable source of data on the condition and its management. VWD is still underdiagnosed, and many patients suffer recurrent or severe bleeding that could be prevented. Awareness of VWD among healthcare practitioners, including non‐haematologists, should be improved to allow timely diagnosis and intervention. Diagnosis remains challenging, and the development of fast, simple assays may help to facilitate accurate and rapid diagnosis of VWD.
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- Erik Berntorp
- Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Skåne University Hospital, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinic of Children's Diseases, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Oncology and Oncologic Haematology, Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, L. Sacco University Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, University of Miami - Miller School of Medicine and University of Miami - Hemophilia Treatment Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Haematology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
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- Research Institute, Bloodworks, Seattle, Washington, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Haematology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Coagulation Disorders Unit, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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