How common is Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome?
Women are more likely than men to be affected by Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. Some estimates say that 75% to 90% of those affected are women. For example, it has been estimated by some doctors that one third of all of young strokes (defined as under the age of 50) are due to Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. In obstetrics it is estimated by some doctors that up to 25% of all women with 2 or more spontaneous miscarriages have Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. It is also believed by some doctors that 1 in 5 of all Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVTs), Pulmonary Embolisms (PEs) and even worse, amputations are caused by Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome. And it is believed that 10-15% of patients with Lupus also have Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.
