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Cátia Ribeiro got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (July 13, 2024)
Hi Catia , You asked about menstruation and mechanical heart valves . I found my menstrual cycle was more or less the same but periods were heavier ( due to the warfarin ) . I slightly reduce the dose of warfarin if my period is too heavy . Prior to... Read more.
Cátia Ribeiro got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (June 16, 2024)
Hi Catia , Morning , I am glad that you have planned out what will be the best for you and to know that if and when you start a family that you will have a less complicated pregnancy . The cardiologist will still keep an eye on you and... Read more.
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Cátia Ribeiro got a guestbook from Ruth joy
2 years ago (May 31, 2024)
Hi Catia , If you read up online there is information about women who have had children and have a mechanical heart valve . Talk to your cardiac dr's or phone their secretaries and ask if you can have a telephone appointment and talk to them about your worries about... Read more.
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