Bleeding disorders

"Better You Know

As many as 1% of women in the United States may have a bleeding disorder, and many may not know it. Don’t miss the signs. The Better You Know campaign was created to help you find out if you might be at risk for a bleeding disorder.

The Better You Know campaign, developed by the National Hemophilia Foundationexternal icon in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), raises awareness of bleeding disorders among women and girls who may experience symptoms but have not yet been diagnosed.

Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease (VWD), are conditions in which certain proteins in the blood are missing or do not work properly, making it hard for the blood to clot. Bleeding disorders can pose unique health challenges for women because of the impact these conditions can have on their reproductive health and quality of life. Symptoms can include heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), frequent nosebleeds, easy bruising, and heavy, hard-to-stop bleeding during or after surgery, dental procedures, and childbirth. The campaign has a suite of FREE tools and resources in English and Spanish to help increase knowledge and awareness of bleeding disorders in women and girls and provides information for healthcare providers.

Bleeding disorders in women can be treated. Explore the campaign and its resources to learn if you might be at risk for a bleeding disorder. Finding out if you are at risk can be the first step to feeling better!

Resources on the Signs and Symptoms

• A free, online risk assessment tool;
• A brochure for teenage girls about normal and abnormal menstrual cycles;
• A downloadable menstrual chart to help keep track of bleeding during a period; and
• Free postcards to help increase awareness about bleeding disorders in women.
  Access these free materials here..."
  Bleeding disorders