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What are the risks with sport for teenagers with haemophilia?
Growth spurts are a particularly risky time for teenagers. Common ages for growth spurts are around 13-14 years for girls and around 15-17 years ol...
... read moreIs sport good for teenagers with haemophilia?
“Yes!.... BUT ... ” – there’s the typical answer from your parents or your Haemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC) team.
So wha...
... read moreI have a bleeding disorder and I’m really scared by the amount of blood I lose in my period. Last time I went through 6 super tampons and pads in a day and I felt like I was going to be sick and I was really dizzy and tired. When should I go to the emergency department in my hospital? When would I need a blood transfusion?
Having a very heavy period can be troubling and frustrating. It can be hard to manage the amount of bleeding, particularly if you have to change yo...
... read moreI have read on the internet that my only option to control my bleeding issues is a hysterectomy. I don’t want to do that, because I might want children one day. What are my other options? Who can I talk to?
Although there is some good information on the internet, there is also a lot of information that does not apply to young women with bleeding proble...
... read moreWhat is the pre-pregnancy planning for factor XI (11) deficiency?
Question: I am a female with factor XI (11) deficiency (haemophilia C) and at the stage of pre-pregnancy planning. Is it recommended to get genetic...
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