Blood clotting disorders
Complete care for blood clotting disorders
Blood clots can occur for many reasons. Some develop after surgery or an injury, while others are caused by inherited or acquired conditions that make the blood more likely to clot. Our knowledgeable specialists work quickly to determine why a clot occurred, assess your risk for future clots, and recommend the treatment that’s right for you.
We provide personalized care for people who need short- or long-term treatment, including those who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or receiving estrogen-based hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We work with your other providers to help manage clotting risk while supporting your overall health and treatment goals.
Conditions we treat
Navigating hormone-related clotting risks
Changes in estrogen levels can increase the risk of blood clots. This risk may be higher for people with thrombophilia—a condition that causes hypercoagulability, an increased tendency for blood to clot. Our blood clotting specialists evaluate your level of risk and work with your care team to develop an individualized plan. We offer specialized care for people navigating estrogen-related clotting concerns, including those related to pregnancy, birth control, and HRT.
Some hormonal contraceptives can increase the risk of blood clots. For most people, the risk remains low. If you’ve had a blood clot or have an inherited or acquired clotting disorder, we’ll help determine your safest birth control options.
Estrogen levels rise significantly during pregnancy, which can lead to higher clot risks, especially in certain situations like C-section delivery or limited activity. We work with Penn Medicine’s high-risk pregnancy experts to manage your risk before, during, and after pregnancy.
Hormone replacement therapy involving estrogen—including menopausal treatments and gender-affirming care—can increase the risk of blood clots for some people with coagulation disorders. Our team looks at your individual risk factors and works with your other providers to help you continue therapy safely whenever possible.
Inclusive, affirming LGBTQ+ primary care
We are committed to providing our LGBTQ+ patients sensitive care in a safe, welcoming environment. Our team understands your specific health needs and respectfully supports your physical and mental well-being.
Leading the way in blood clot prevention and management
Whether you’ve had your first blood clot or have a long history of clotting problems, our specialists provide expert diagnosis, personalized treatment, and ongoing support. When you choose our program, you can expect:
- Expert medical teams: Our hematologists are leaders in caring for blood clot disorders, with extensive experience in advanced testing to identify the causes of abnormal clotting and guide treatment. Our dedicated hematology nurses provide comprehensive support.
- Access to other specialists: Some people require care from additional Penn Medicine specialists because of the location of clots and the risks they may pose. We coordinate seamless care to help prevent serious complications.
- Innovation through research: We continually seek ways to improve blood clot care, including developing tools that improve the evaluation and management of people taking newer blood-thinning medications.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
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