Bleeding Disorders in Women

"What are bleeding disorders and how many people are affected by them?

 The bleeding disorders community includes more than 3 million Americans living with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease (VWD), and other rare bleeding disorders (called rare factor deficiencies). These bleeding disorders, which can be deadly if not treated properly, prevent the blood from clotting normally, causing those affected to experience prolonged bleeding after injury, surgery, or physical trauma. Bleeding disorders affect both men and women. However, in the case of certain bleeding disorders such as VWD, women are more likely to notice the symptoms because of heavy or abnormal bleeding during their menstrual periods and after childbirth..."
Bleeding disorders