Background: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common postoperative complication that is
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thromboprophylaxis has been shown to …

Historically, the vasodilatory prostanoids, especially prostacyclin and prostaglandin E2, are
believed to contribute significantly to the regulation of normal vascular tone and blood …

Background The transgender population that uses gender‐affirming hormone therapy
(GAHT) is rapidly growing. The (side) effects of GAHT are largely unknown. We examined …

Background: Reliable markers and methods to predict risk for thrombosis are essential to
clinical management. Objective: Using an integrated approach that defines an individual's …

Since the introduction of oral contraceptives, their use has been associated with an
increased risk of both venous and arterial thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism, myocardial …

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is two-fold higher in women than in men
during reproductive age, which is likely explained by the use of hormonal contraceptives …

Background and objectives: The range of plasma concentrations of hemostatic analytes in
the population is wide. In this study these components of blood coagulation phenotype are …

Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most popular type of birth control pills. The study was
designed to examine the biochemical changes which occur due to the use of oral …

The search for a safe and effective method of contraception has been ongoing for centuries.
During the last century, a variety of hormonal contraceptives, including combined hormonal …

This paper addresses the use of combined oral contraceptives in women older than 35
years of age, including the potential risks and benefits, pretreatment assessment, common …