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1. Learn More About Bleeding Disorders in Women | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/blooddisorders/women/index.html
Description: WebJun 23, 2023 · This fact sheet talks about the symptoms of bleeding disorders in women. While bleeding and clotting disorders affect men and women, these conditions pose unique problems for women because of the impact the disorders can have on their reproductive health and quality of life.
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2. What are Bleeding Disorders in Women? | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/blooddisorders/women/facts.html
Description: WebThe most common bleeding disorder affecting women is von Willebrand disease (VWD), which results from a deficiency or defect in the body’s ability to produce a certain protein that helps blood clot. Although VWD occurs in men and women equally, women are more likely to notice the symptoms because of heavy or abnormal bleeding during their ...
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3. Bleeding disorders | Office on Women's Health
Link: https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/bleeding-disorders
Description: WebFeb 22, 2021 · As many as one in 10 women with heavy menstrual periods may have a bleeding disorder. 1 The most common type of bleeding disorder in women is von Willebrand disease (VWD). If left untreated, bleeding disorders raise your risk for anemia and dangerous bleeding after childbirth.
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4. Bleeding Disorders in Women and Girls: State of the Science and …
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11005793/
Description: WebWomen and girls with bleeding disorders experience abnormal and excessive bleeding that can negatively impact their overall health and quality of life. In this report, we provide an overview of the biology, types, clinical care, and state of the science related to bleeding disorders in girls and women and describe Centers for Disease Control ...
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5. Women and Bleeding Disorders: Diagnosis and Care | NBDF
Link: https://www.hemophilia.org/bleeding-disorders-a-z/overview/women-and-bleeding-disorders
Description: WebThe most common bleeding disorder in women and girls is von Willebrand disease (VWD). It affects up to 1% of the U.S. population. 1 VWD is an inherited bleeding disorder. It is caused by a defect in or deficiency of von Willebrand factor, a …
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6. Signs and Symptoms of Bleeding Disorders in Women | CDC
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/blooddisorders/women/symptoms.html
Description: WebSigns and symptoms of a bleeding disorder: Heavy bleeding during menstruation (period) that can include; Bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days from the time bleeding starts until the time it ends; Flooding or gushing of blood that limits daily activities, such as work, school, exercise, or social activities;
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7. Bleeding Disorders: Causes, Types, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/bleeding-disorders
Description: WebFeb 26, 2018 · Causes. Types. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatments. Complications. What is a bleeding disorder? A bleeding disorder is a condition that affects the way your blood normally clots. The clotting...
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8. Bleeding disorders in women | Mayo Clinic Connect
Link: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/hematology/newsfeed-post/bleeding-disorders-in-women/
Description: WebWomen who are tested could have one of several types of bleeding disorders, but the most common is with a deficiency in a protein called von Willebrand, that helps blood clot. Dr. Marshall explains there are three types of von Willebrand deficiencies: Type 1 von Willebrand. This is autosomal dominant, meaning you can get it from either parent.
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9. Bleeding disorders in women – complications - Mayo Clinic Connect
Link: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/hematology/newsfeed-post/bleeding-disorders-in-women-complications/
Description: Web< Hematology. Bleeding disorders in women - complications. Oct 4, 2017 | Mayo Clinic Hematology Staff | @mayoclinichematologystaff. Women with bleeding disorders face many complications during their lifetime.
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10. Women and bleeding disorders: diagnostic challenges - PMC
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7727580/
Description: WebDec 4, 2020 · Women with bleeding disorders suffer from multiple bleeding symptoms, including easy bruising, epistaxis, bleeding from minor wounds and the oral cavity, and bleeding after dental work or surgery. However, women with bleeding disorders especially suffer from gynecologic and obstetrical bleeding.
