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Explore girls' and women’s blood health resources

Access trusted information and educational resources on bleeding and clotting conditions affecting women and girls across every stage of life. Explore important topics including heavy menstrual bleeding, pregnancy and postpartum risks, blood clots, inherited conditions, warning signs, global health disparities and when to seek medical care.

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Everyone who visits this page comes with a different need. Whether you are a healthcare provider looking for clinical tools, a researcher seeking data and studies, a partner organization sharing collaborative resources or someone looking for trusted information on social media, we want to help you find it quickly. Select an option below to explore resources tailored to your role.

Health disparities

Explore how health disparities, access to care and social factors can affect outcomes for women with bleeding and clotting conditions around the world. Access information and global resources focused on improving awareness, equity, diagnosis and treatment for underserved populations.

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Blood science

Explore the science behind bleeding and clotting conditions and how they can affect women and girls throughout life. Access trusted information on the causes, risks, diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders from leading experts and global health organizations.

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Solutions

Explore global strategies, healthcare solutions and real-world efforts aimed at improving outcomes for women with bleeding and clotting conditions. Access resources focused on education, early diagnosis, coordinated care, policy change and improving access to treatment worldwide.

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Flora Peyvandi, M.D., Ph.D., ISTH Global Public Affairs Committee Co-Chair

By connecting the ISTH's global community to decision-makers and public health partners, we can help ensure that life-saving knowledge translates into stronger health systems and more equitable access to care for all patients.

Flora Peyvandi, M.D., Ph.D. 
ISTH Global Public Affairs Committee Co-Chair

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Women's thrombosis and
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Heavy menstrual bleeding clinics for adolescents

American Society of Hematology

A clinical resource from the American Society of Hematology on establishing and operating specialized heavy menstrual bleeding clinics for adolescent patients.

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Diagnosis and management of heavy menstrual bleeding and bleeding disorders in adolescents

JAMA Pediatrics

A peer-reviewed JAMA Pediatrics article providing evidence-based guidance on diagnosing and managing heavy menstrual bleeding and underlying bleeding disorders in adolescent girls.

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Menstruation in girls and adolescents: Using the menstrual cycle as a vital sign

American Academy of Pediatrics

An American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report outlining how healthcare professionals can use menstrual cycle patterns as an indicator of overall health in girls and adolescents.

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ACOG Committee Opinion: Screening and management of bleeding disorders in adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

An official committee opinion from the ACOG with recommendations for screening and managing bleeding disorders in adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding.

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Let's Talk Girls Affected by Hemophilia

Let's Talk Period

Patient-centered infographic on heavy menstrual bleeding in girls affected by hemophilia.

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Bleeding disorders and abnormal bleeding teaching toolkit

Let's Talk Period

A patient and provider education toolkit from Let's Talk Period designed to support conversations about bleeding disorders and abnormal uterine bleeding in clinical and community settings.

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Provider handouts on menstruation

Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders

A series of resources for providers to share with their patients to address heavy menstrual bleeding. Available in both English and Spanish.

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Do you have resources that could help our community? We welcome submissions from partner organizations, healthcare providers and researchers. All submitted materials are reviewed by the ISTH Global Public Affairs Committee before they are added to the site. Visit our resource submission page to share your materials for consideration.

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