Video: Women with Bleeding Disorders – A lifelong journey
Video: Women with Bleeding Disorders – A lifelong journey
Three generations of women from one family share their experiences of life with a bleeding disorder
Three generations of women from one family share their experiences of life with a bleeding disorder
Dr. Sarah O'Brien, Dr Homa K. Ahmadzia, Debra Pollard
In this video, grandmother Sheila recounts her haemophilia diagnosis and shares her hopes for her daughter and granddaughter.
You'll also hear from Nicola, Sheila's daughter, and Tegan her granddaughter, who both share their own stories of life with haemophilia, including starting and managing periods, the risk and fear of injury, the importance of preparation around pregnancy and childbirth, challenges receiving medical care and finding support within the community.
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Women with Bleeding Disorders: A lifelong journey
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Apr 2023
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Subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese are available by clicking on ‘CC’ within the video controls
Clinical Takeaways
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Contrary to common belief, bleeding disorders do occur in women and girls, and have a major impact on their quality of life
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It is important to have an individual medical care plan in place for both children and adults with bleeding disorders to advise on care at school, in work, during pregnancy, for surgery, or in an emergency
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Ensure women and girls with bleeding disorders are aware that support is available through patient organisations
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- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Periods
- Pregnancy
- Support
Subtitles in other languages coming soon
Diagnosis
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Medical Care
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Periods
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Pregnancy
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Support
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This educational programme is supported by an Independent Medical Education Grant from Takeda
HEMOSTASIS CONNECT is an initiative of COR2ED, supported by an Independent Educational Grant from Takeda.
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Dr. Sarah O’Brien
Paediatric Haematologist
Nationwide Children's Hospital
United States (US)
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Debra Pollard
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