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It is possible that in the first few days of a woman's cycle the VWF levels are lowest, but this…
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So the nomenclature is important before recommending treatment. There are hemophilia A carriers…
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It is not as difficult to diagnose type 2 VWD or type 3 VWD and severe type 1 VWD as the levels…
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There is no contraindication related to placement if there has been a recent delivery of a child.…
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Sexual activities other than penetrative sex may be less likely to cause bleeding. However, any…
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It is not recommended to start with IUDs for management of heavy menstrual bleeding unless there…
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There has been success in small studies demonstrating significant reduction in heavy periods with…
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Making a diagnosis of VWD is difficult and the difference between severe type 1 and type 3 can be…
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The rate of bleeding in pregnancy is quite wide with up to 27% of women experiencing this and first…
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It all depends on your body and specific bleeding disorder. You might feel some pain, as well as…
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