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Uterine Bleeding, Acute Abnormal — Contraindications to Estrogen Therapy — Clinical Pathway: Emergency

Uterine Bleeding, Acute Abnormal Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department

Contraindications to Estrogen Therapy

  • Migraine with aura
  • Acute VTE or history of VTE
  • Inherited prothrombotic disorders
  • Lupus with positive or unknown antiphospholipid antibodies
  • Hypertension (SBP > 160 mmHg or DBP > 100 mmHg)
  • Current and history of certain heart conditions*
  • Certain liver diseases*
  • Post-partum (< 21 days)
  • Stroke, known cerebrovascular disease
  • Current diagnosis of breast cancer

*For a complete list of contraindications, see Summary Chart of U.S. Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use

 

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