Chapter 65 - Venous thromboembolism in women: insights into epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical management
Editor
R. Troisi, K. Rexrode, Y. C. Cozier, & M. B. Goldman
Department
Internal Medicine
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Title
Women and Health
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, with sex-specific risk factors in female adults. Hormonal factors, including pregnancy, oral contraceptives, assisted reproductive technologies, and postmenopausal hormone therapy, are associated with increased thrombotic risk and present specific diagnostic and management challenges unique to women. This chapter adopts a sex-informed approach to examine the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic algorithms, imaging modalities, and treatment relevant to VTE in women. It also addresses contributions of genetic factors, social determinants of health, diagnostic bias, aging, and COVID-19-related coagulopathy to VTE risk in women.
First Page
1241
Last Page
1255
DOI
10.1016/B978-0-443-45863-7.00065-2
Publication Date
5-21-2026
Publisher
Academic Press
Recommended Citation
Khairani, C. D., & Bikdeli, B. (2026). Chapter 65 - Venous thromboembolism in women: insights into epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical management. Women and Health, 1241-1255. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-45863-7.00065-2