After Help or Information on Heterozygote.

**Leeny** · 20-01-2007 13:41

I hope im putting this in the correct place. Im wondering if anyone has ever heard of Heterozygote - Leader Factor 5. I've searched the forums for heterozygote and leader factor 5 but im not getting anything on it. Does anyone know if its the same as "factor 5" That i've seen a few people talk about in a thread about blood clots?

Im only asking because apparently its genetic, and i've been told to be tested for it, as many women in the family have it, and im meant to be in the group which needs to be tested. I know nothing about it, and i've searched quite a bit online....Just hoping someone else has heard of it and can give me some insight. Thanx

**blessedmummy** · 20-01-2007 13:45

hey! just googled it and it came up as being for example someone who has inherited both carrier genes for some illness or something... depending on what it is really... just means two genes that are carrier genes..if that makes sense! hope this helps!

**Leeny** · 20-01-2007 13:52

Thanx alot for that

...Cant believe i missed it

**janco** · 20-01-2007 21:09

Hi there,
I just came accross this post and I wanted to suggest that maybe you have been told to be tested for Factor 5 Leiden - usually written as "Factor V Leiden". This is a hereditary blood condition which makes you more likely to develop blood clots.
If you do a google search for this condition you will find heaps of info - Hope that helps.

**Leeny** · 21-01-2007 01:45

Thats it! Thats the exact reason that i was told, as a few family members have died from clots. Thanx so much janco, you're wondeful

Oh and welcome to bubhub

**mum23girls** · 21-01-2007 09:59

Not knowing anything about it... but would asprin help?

**Leeny** · 21-01-2007 12:34

Originally Posted by mum23girls

Not knowing anything about it... but would asprin help?

Good idea, i have no idea about it yet, i was reading a fair amount last night. Its apparently a gene thats inherited from either 1 parent or both, if its 1 parent, the chances of getting a thrombosis(sp?) is very rare, and if its handed down by both parents, the chances go up. I read that ever if you had the gene from both parents, there may never be any medical issue, they said our of 100 people, only a small minority had problems.

I also read that unless you're tested specifically for it, theres no symptoms until you actually get the clot.

It sounds like a relative trying to worry us over something thats so unlikely

I know my great grandma had it, but she had lots of other problems aswell, and i know alot of other women in the family have it. Ahh, it just seems so silly to worry over something so trivial. God forbid, i could have a fatal car crash tomorrow

**mum23girls** · 21-01-2007 14:28

Well, hope you don't have it an live to a ripe old age of 110!!!

Are you going to get tested?

**PMS** · 21-01-2007 21:18

Hiya. I have the Factor V gene; heterozygous (only one gene not two). Hasnt made any difference to my life except that after I had DS I had to have Heparin injections and doc just kept an eye on me..... It is hard to find information on Factor V that is actually easy to understand.... chances are that you'll have the blood test and not have the gene. Most of the females in my family have it but my younger sister doesnt; go figure..........
Best wishes what ever you do......

**Leeny** · 21-01-2007 23:57

Thanx guys, i honestly dont think i will have the test. My mum had 2 kids before she knew about it, and i had dd before i found out about it. If i had it, i would assume that i've already been put at risk and i was fine?...I'll just let sleeping dogs lie...No need worrying over trivial stuff i guess