Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 313-316 , August 2006

Recommendations for Screening for Thrombophilic Tendencies in Teenage Females Prior to Contraceptive Initiation

  • Stephanie L. Savelli, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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  • Bryce A. Kerlin, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • ,
  • Michelle A. Springer, MS, CGC

      Affiliations

    • Department of Laboratory Medicine/Human and Molecular Genetics, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
    • ,
  • Kay L. Monda, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • ,
  • Jennifer D. Thornton, BSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • ,
  • Carol A. Blanchong, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Hematology/Oncology, Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Carol A. Blanchong, Division of Hematology/Oncology, 700 Children's Dr., Columbus, OH 43205

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PII: S1083-3188(06)00167-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.05.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 313-316 , August 2006

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