Question 1

i have high platelet count. i have been refused care by my pcp due to pregnancy. my question, are there any issues i need to worry about with higplate?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the ac: We need to know what is your actual platelet count? You do not need to worry if the platelet count is not much higher than the normal range(up to 350, 000). Even upto 400-450 thousand does not raise any serious concerns. But it your count is over 500, 000 then you need closer and repeat follow up of your CBC and platelet counts.

Question 2

my platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

Accepted Answer

: Thrombocytosis, or high platelets, is defined as persistently greater than 450,000 platelets/microliter. Iron pills will replenish the low iron and hemoglobin and hematocrit if someone has iron deficient anemia. If a repeat CBC has not improved the anemia and platelet count, a peripheral smear should be obtained and possibly see hematology. Additional labs are needed for recurrent pregnancy loss

Question 3

does your platelet count change with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Rougly the same: Generally it stays about the same.  Some women can develop a benign condition where their platelet count decreases during pregnancy but returns to normal after birth.

Question 4

does your platelet count normalize after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pregnancy-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelets in pregnancy) will generally resolve in the first few days to weeks after delivery.  There are other causes of low platelets that may need to be addressed depending on how low the platelet count gets as well as how fast it may or may not rebound.  It also depends on your general health.

Question 5

what does lower platelet count mean during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: One condition associated with low platelets in pregnancy is called "gestational thrombocytopenia". This is typically a condition that manifests itself in the third trimester of pregnancy. Other more serious conditions that lower platelets are itp (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura), and hellp syndrome.

Question 6

had my bloodwork done within my 26th week of pregnancy & the result showed i have 455 platelet count. should i be worried? booked another bloodtest.

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, a high platelet count may be an indication of iron deficiency. Please discuss taking iron supplement with your doctor.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 7

is it safe to take baby aspirin during pregnancy? will i get an overweight baby? does aspirin affect platelet count?

Accepted Answer

Obstetrician: This is a question that is best addressed to the obstetrician providing prenatal care as many factors need to be considered to answer this question appropriately.

Question 8

is a platelet count of 451 too high?

Accepted Answer

No: Near the upper limit of normal in many labs. No concern unless there is more going on than just the lab.

Question 9

is a platelet count of 430 too high?

Accepted Answer

Not too high: But high, if you mean 430 k, upper limit for normal is up to  400 k in some labs, goes up and down for multitude of reasons,  this is fine don't worry

Question 10

is platelet count 412 high if so what causes it n is it really high or mild?

Accepted Answer

: Majority of labs have the upper limit at 450K, which will make your count normal. However, clinical context and trends if available are best in making recommendations regarding isolated lab values and your doc will be best to comment in your clinical context.

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I have high platelet count. i have been refused care by my pcp due to pregnancy. my question, are there any issues i need to worry about with higplate?

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My platelet count is 478 (ranges from 450 for the past year). doc told to take iron pills daily and ferritin is normal. was high platelets the cause of my 2 pregnancy losses? also been ttc now for 2 years?

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Does your platelet count change with pregnancy?

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Does your platelet count normalize after pregnancy?

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What does lower platelet count mean during pregnancy?

A member asked:

Had my bloodwork done within my 26th week of pregnancy & the result showed i have 455 platelet count. should i be worried? booked another bloodtest.

A member asked:

Is it safe to take baby aspirin during pregnancy? will i get an overweight baby? does aspirin affect platelet count?

A member asked:

Is a platelet count of 451 too high?

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Is a platelet count of 430 too high?

A member asked:

Is platelet count 412 high if so what causes it n is it really high or mild?

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