Women with Bleeding Disorders

Although hemophilia is thought of as a man’s bleeding disorder, women can have it, too. The most common bleeding disorder is von Willebrand disease (VWD), which occurs in about 1% of the US population. Symptoms include nosebleeds, easy bruising, and heavy and prolonged menstrual periods that last longer than a week, also known as menorrhagia.

The National Hemophilia Foundation’s Victory for Women website has all the information you need about symptoms, testing and diagnosis, and managing your bleeding disorder.

Women with Bleeding Disorders

If you have symptoms of a bleeding disorder, your life can be better if you know. Better if you seek care. Better if you get treatment. Find out if you are at risk, and take the first step in feeling better. Better You Know.

What is von Willebrand Disease?

VWD is the most common bleeding disorder, found in up to 1% of the U.S. population. This means that 3.2 million (or about 1 in every 100) people in the United States have the disease. Although VWD occurs among men and women equally, women are more likely to notice the symptoms because of heavy or abnormal bleeding during their menstrual periods and after childbirth. There are 3 major types of VWD: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3.

GHA hosts a regional FAB (Females and Bleeding) Disorders conference each October. Visit GHA’s list of events for additional information.

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10/12/2023

Understanding Insurance Options

Start Time: 6:00 p.m.

We understand health insurance can be confusing. We are here to help you understand your insurance options so you can identify the best plan for you.

Join us at 6:00 p.m. RSVP by October 5th to carly@gatewayhemophilia.org

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10/13/2023

FAB

Gateway Hemophilia Association will co-host a FAB (Females And Bleeding Disorders) conference with Midwest Hemophilia Association, Nebraska Chapter of NHF, and Bleeding Disorders of the Heartland, for women 18 and older with a bleeding disorder, carriers, spouses of a person with a bleeding disorder, and parents of a person with a bleeding disorder. Parents must live in the same household. Attendees must be a member and live in GHA’s service area. The registration deadline was September 9, 2023. Contact info@GatewayHemophilia.org with any questions.

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10/22/2023

Infusion Clinic

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