How are bleeding disorders diagnosed?
Blood tests are used to find out if you have a bleeding disorder and what type you have. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any history of bleeding disorders in your family. Your doctor may perform a physical exam for signs of bleeding disorders. If you are thinking about having surgery to stop heavy periods, you should be tested for a bleeding disorder first. You may need to see a hematologist (hee-muh-TOL-uh-jist) for blood tests. A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in blood disorders.
Blood tests are used to find out if you have a bleeding disorder and what type you have. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any history of bleeding disorders in your family. Your doctor may perform a physical exam. If you are thinking about having surgery to stop heavy periods, you should talk to your doctor about being tested for a bleeding disorder first. You may need to see a hematologist (hee-muh-TOL-uh-jist) for blood tests. A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in blood disorders.