Women and Girls Bleed Too

Devoted to women everywhere
living with bleeding disorders.

All women should be aware of the symptoms of a bleeding disorder and be tested if warranted.
Bleeding disorders, even mild ones, can cause life-threatening problems at all stages of life.

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Connie Montgomery and the Power of Refusing to Be Dismissed
Connie Montgomery and the Power of Refusing to Be Dismissed

She spent decades being told she was fine. One doctor finally listened. Now Connie Montgomery is one of our community's fiercest advocates for women with bleeding disorders.

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For years, I thought everyone planned their lives around their heavy periods
For years, I thought everyone planned their lives around their heavy periods

I thought everyone planned their lives around their heavy periods. Turns out it was one of the clearest signs of a bleeding disorder — and there's finally a way to measure it.

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Women with bleeding disorders are still navigating treatments not designed for us.
Women with bleeding disorders are still navigating treatments not designed for us.

Discussing how women are underrepresented in bleeding disorders drug trials

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Finally, a webinar that addresses von Willebrand disease treatment
Finally, a webinar that addresses von Willebrand disease treatment

For too long, those of us with VWD have been shuffled to the margins

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Hidden symptoms of hemophilia people rarely talk about
Hidden symptoms of hemophilia people rarely talk about

We cope with fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety as well as joint bleeds

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It’s time for women with bleeding disorders to be seen
It’s time for women with bleeding disorders to be seen

For too long, women with bleeding disorders have been denied care

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Debbie Murray: Living with Hemophilia B and Fighting for Recognition
Debbie Murray: Living with Hemophilia B and Fighting for Recognition

Debbie Murray spent decades experiencing symptoms of a bleeding disorder before finally receiving a diagnosis of hemophilia B at nearly 51.

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Treating iron deficiency in women with hemophilia
Treating iron deficiency in women with hemophilia

The condition is a significant health issue that deserves attention

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