Deep Vein Thrombosis – Facts at a Glance

In the United States alone, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is responsible for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year.
DVT can be caused by hormone therapy in transgender persons, especially those who take ethinyl estradiol orally.
Key risk factors include smoking, increased age, a sedentary lifestyle, and a genetic tendency towards high levels of clotting factors.
Symptoms of DVT include leg pain, swelling, an unusual warm area, shortness of breath, chest pain, and the symptoms of stroke.
DVT cannot be treated by yourself! Seek medical care immediately if you suspect you have DVT!
Overall, the incidence of DVT is declining among transgender persons as more of us are using transdermal hormones and 17-β estradiol.
With a healthy lifestyle and proper hormone use under a physician’s care, the risk of DVT in transgender persons is relatively low.

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