A tendency to form blood clots; especially any disease such as that caused by the factor V Leiden mutation.
Hypercoagulability, or an increased tendency for blood to clot excessively, elevates the risk of various conditions including deep vein thrombosis and stroke. This heightened clotting propensity results from the obstruction of blood vessels by blood clots, known as thrombosis. The underlying cause could be an inherited deficiency or anomaly in clotting-related proteins like factor V. Additionally, thrombophilia can stem from the immune disorder antiphospholipid syndrome, which is linked to an escalated risk of miscarriage and circulatory complications due to thrombosis.
Thrombophilia might remain unnoticed until situations like air travel or injuries, which heighten clotting risks, trigger symptoms or indications. For women affected by thrombophilia, it’s recommended to avoid using oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy.