Factor V at a young age

My brother and I were tested a couple years ago for the Factor V blood disorder, and my results came back positive and his came back negative. I am young, only 14 years old. The topic of being pregnant and having Factor V came up in a conversation my mom and I were having a while back. My mother had said that if I ever become pregnant that I have to give myself a shot in my stomach every day. Is this true? If so, why? And, What does the shot do?

My mother also has the Factor V blood disorder.

I was reading an article about Factor V on the internet and something was said about miscarriages. I'm not looking to become pregnant anytime soon, I am just curious as to things I should know for the future. Are miscarriages likely to happen? Does anyone know the percentage of pregnancies that encounter a miscarriage?

I wish to know more about my blood disorder, so any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[mammo]

Anytime there is an hereditary condition involved, it is very important that you speak with a geneticist.  He or she can tell you everything on what to expect in your future.  I'm sure things have changed a lot since your mother was preganant with you.  With pregnacy there is a risk for blood clotting, causing miscarriages.  But a lot of women breeze thru their pregnancies with no problems.  Your mom probably had to give herself shots of Heparin which is a blood thinner.  You and your mom should really meet with a geneticist to learn all about this, for you and any children you may have.  I believe you are also not able to take birth control pills with this due to the clotting.  Below is a link to some information on this, and treatment.  You need to read it.

problem.http://www.naturalchildbirth.org/natural/resources/prebirth/prebirth35.htm

[Catie7895]

Thank you very much. I will be sure to read that!