Has anyone had this disease??!
Question: Its called Thrombocytopenia. I have the pregnancy induced kind. Has any one ever had this, Just wandering if it gets worse or better with your next pregnancies?
Answers: Its called Thrombocytopenia. I have the pregnancy induced kind. Has any one ever had this, Just wandering if it gets worse or better with your next pregnancies?
Gestational Thrombocyopenia (GT= pregnancy induced) has several names. It is also known as essential, benign, or incidental thrombocytopenia.
It occurs in about 8% of all pregnancies. Gestational Thrombocytopenia accounts for more than 70% of cases of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy.
The cause is unknown but, it is thought to occur because of an increased consumption ( the body uses more platelets during pregnancy)
1) Usually, GT is noticed on a blood test called a CBC ( complete blood count) and is found, usually, after late second trimester.
2) GT may occur in future pregnancies, although the recurrence rate ( how often is occurs) is unknown.
3) Platelet counts return to normal within 2-12 weeks following delivery
The risk of the baby ( fetus or newborn) having this, is extremely low.
I hope that this is helpful and, if you have any concerns or questions, speak to the Nurse at the Doc's office. She will be able to answer any additional questions that you may have.
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Just to add to what Ruth stated, have you spoken to your doctor about any additional testing that may be essential such as pre-disposed genetic clotting disorders? You may want to consider it for future knowledge.
Best of luck.