How Many Women?
Putting a number on the problem of bleeding disorders in women is not a simple matter. The most obvious symptom, abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding, is almost always described subjectively, rather than measured through actual blood lost. Even when women do complain, their internist, gynecologists or family practitioners may not think of a bleeding disorder as the cause. Testing is complicated and must be done by specialists in sophisticated laboratories. So its important for women who think they might have a bleeding disorder to consider seeking a diagnosis from a hemophilia treatment center (HTC) that can perform the special testing and understands the different treatments. • 5 to 10 percent of U.S. women complain to their doctors about heavy menstrual bleeding. • Half of all menorrhagia cases go unexplained after other causes have been ruled out. • 1 to 2 percent of people in the United States which means up to 2 million women may have mild von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most com
