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What is my percent of a chance i will get preeclampsia or blood clots in pregnancy if i got no risk factors? 50% chance or less?

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Very low: if no HTN, non smoking and healthy life style with periodic prenatal medical follow up

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Way less!: The chance of getting pre-eclampsia is 7.5% worldwide. (7.5 per 100) Risk varies somewhat by country. In Canada the risk is probably slightly lower. The risk for a blood lot is .0625% (1 in 1600). Its not that common. Best wishes

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Both low: The risk of a blood clot or DVT in pregnancy is anywhere from 1 in 500 to 1 in 2000. Preeclampsia risk is higher in a first pregnancy, approximately 6%, and only about 1/2 the risk in subsequent pregnancies. I hope your pregnancy is a healthy and happy event.

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Dr. Mark Butterfield answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Low risk: Certainly much less than 50%. This seems like an odd question: either not enough information or some other issue..

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Less than 10%: If you have no risk factors (such as BMI > 35 kg/sq m, age over 40, mother or sister with pre-eclampsia or clots, or a history of clotting or hypertension yourself), then your risk is probably less than 10%. Please ask your obstetrician for a specific assessment of your risks, as he/she can examine you and run diagnostic tests to more accurately stratify your risks. Best wishes to you.

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