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General information about von Willebrand's disease
Introduction von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD), also known as von Willebrand’s or von Willebrand deficiency, is the most common bleeding disorder. It affects an estimated 1% of the ...read more
Hereditary blood disorders
Hemophilia Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects 18,000 persons (primarily males) in the United States. The disorder results from deficiencies in blood clotting factors and can lead to sp...read more
How is von Willebrand Disease treated?
Most cases of von Willebrand disease are mild and often do not require treatment. Treatment may only be needed after a surgery, tooth extraction, or an accident. For those who need treatment, one or more of t...read more
Living with heavy menstrual bleeding
Every woman is different, so it is impossible to define a “normal” period. Statistically, the average blood loss from a single menstrual period is between 30 – 40 ml. Monthly blood loss of 8...read more
Signs of a bleeding disorder
Bleeding disorders are actually more common than many people realise, for example, an estimated 1% of the population are affected by von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD). However, there are o...read more
What Is von Willebrand Disease?
Von Willebrand disease is an inherited bleeding disorder. Children born with the disease have one or both of the following: Low levels of a protein that helps the blood to clot, or...read more
