https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 15:29:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-itp#post-2665 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:25:15 +0000 Adira 2665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a slight different test than the routine blood work, but my guess is that they tested for it when you became pregnant. Pregnancy can actually cause a decrease in platelets, so I know they must look for it. If you haven't heard anything about it, then you're probably fine!</p> <p>I discovered that I had it when I was around 13. I was taking acutane for my acne and I had to go in every month to get my blood taken and tested. It was during that initial test that my dermatologist was all "Hey.... did you know you have a low platelet count?" But I know that every time I've had blood drawn in recent years, they tell me my platelet count is low and I'm all "Yeah, I know."</p> <p>I think ITP only occurs is like 2-3% of the population, so it doesn't surprise me you've never heard of it. I had never heard of it until I found out I had it, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-itp#post-2663 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:16:22 +0000 tequiero21 2663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i've never actually heard of itp - how do they even know to check for it? is it caught in routine blood work? </p> <p>i'm carrying twins and i've heard they're higher risk and stuff develop so i'm just crossing my fingers that nothing comes up but i'll guess time will tell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-have-itp#post-2659 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:08:19 +0000 Adira 2659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So this is kind of random, but I'm curious if anyone else has ITP (immune thrombocytopenic purpura). Basically I have an abnormally low platelet count (around 70,000). The norm is between 140,000 and 350,000.</p> <p>I had a hematology visit today to discuss my ITP. Apparently it can affect a pregnancy, specifically during delivery, but my hematologist didn't really going into the details, since I'm not currently pregnant or even trying.</p> <p>Anyone else have ITP or other disorders that might affect pregnancy? </p>