HAE update: special considerations in the female patient with hereditary angioedema.

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This review on hereditary angioedema (HAE) focuses on special topics regarding HAE in female patients. HAE is a bradykinin-mediated disorder, and the role of hormonal regulation of disease expression will be discussed focusing on the effect of estrogen on disease mechanism. The impact of exogenous estrogen on symptom exacerbation leads to special consideration regarding choice of contraceptives and safety of...

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