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Clinical resources on women and girls' bleeding and clotting disorders
Curated clinical resources on bleeding and clotting disorders in women and girls, reviewed by the ISTH Global Public Affairs Committee. Find evidence-based guidelines, tools and expert guidance on von Willebrand disease, venous thromboembolism, heavy menstrual bleeding, thrombophilia and more. Organized by topic to support diagnosis, treatment and HCP education.
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ISTH Pulse Podcast: Dr. Angela Weyand Talks Women's Health and Becoming Social Media's "Shematologist"
ISTH Pulse Podcast
An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode with pediatric hematologist Angela Weyand on raising awareness of bleeding disorders in women and girls and using social media as the "Shematologist" to share accurate, accessible health information.
ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Women's Health: Current Projects
ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Women's Health
An overview of current research projects led by the ISTH Scientific and Standardization Committee Subcommittee on Women's Health, with links to active studies on bleeding, thrombosis and hemostasis across every stage of a woman's life.
ISTH Pulse Podcast: Navigating VTE Risks: A Women's Health Perspective With Expert Beverley Hunt
ISTH Pulse Podcast
An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode in which hematologist Beverley Hunt explains how venous thromboembolism risk affects women at different life stages and what patients and clinicians should know about prevention and early recognition.
ISTH Pulse Podcast: Pregnancy, Post-Menopause and Poverty: The Lancet Haematology Commission on Global Female Health and Haematology
ISTH Pulse Podcast
An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode on The Lancet Haematology Commission on Global Female Health and Haematology, exploring how pregnancy, menopause and poverty shape access to bleeding and thrombosis care for women worldwide.
ISTH Pulse Podcast: Dr. Angela Weyand Talks Women's Health and Becoming Social Media's "Shematologist"
ISTH Pulse Podcast
An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode with pediatric hematologist Angela Weyand on raising awareness of bleeding disorders in women and girls and using social media as the "Shematologist" to share accurate, accessible health information.
Infographic: Improving the Care of Women With Haematological Disease Is Possible
The Lancet Haematology
A Lancet infographic highlighting gaps in care for women with bleeding and clotting disorders and outlining practical steps to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women with blood diseases around the world.
Female reproductive health: what the classical haematologist needs to know
The Lancet Haematology
A Lancet Haematology article outlining the key aspects of female reproductive health, from menstruation to pregnancy and menopause, that hematologists need to understand to deliver better care for women with blood disorders.
Contemporary menopausal hormone therapy and thrombotic disease: nationwide nested case-control study
The BMJ
A BMJ nationwide nested case-control study examining the link between contemporary menopausal hormone therapy and thrombotic disease, comparing blood clot risk across hormone therapy types and routes of administration.
Grupo CAHT Recommendations on Thrombophilia Testing, Anticoagulation and Contraception in Women of Reproductive Age
Grupo CAHT
Spanish-language recommendations from Grupo CAHT on hemostasis in women, covering thrombophilia testing, anticoagulation in women of reproductive age and thrombosis risk associated with newer contraceptives.
Pregnancy Thromboprophylaxis Survey: ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Women's Health
ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Women's Health
A survey from the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Women's Health gathering clinician input on current practices for preventing blood clots in pregnancy and after delivery to help inform future research and guidance.
Management of heavy menstrual bleeding for patients on anticoagulation
Thrombosis Canada
A Thrombosis Canada clinical guide for healthcare providers on evaluating and managing heavy menstrual bleeding in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, including assessment tools, hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options and follow-up recommendations.
Management of heavy menstrual bleeding for patients on anticoagulation
Thrombosis Canada
A Thrombosis Canada clinical guide for healthcare providers on evaluating and managing heavy menstrual bleeding in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, including assessment tools, hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options and follow-up recommendations.
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.
Venous thromboembolism in women with breast and gynaecological cancers: What do we know and what should we do?
Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
A peer-reviewed article from Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis examining the current evidence and clinical recommendations for managing venous thromboembolism risk in women with breast and gynecological cancers.
CAT Guidelines: 2022 International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer, including patients with COVID-19
ISTH
The 2022 international clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the treatment and prevention of cancer-associated thrombosis, including considerations for patients with COVID-19.
Estrogen, progestin, and beyond: thrombotic risk and contraceptive choices
American Society of Hematology
An American Society of Hematology resource examining the thrombotic risks associated with estrogen and progestin-based contraceptives and guidance for supporting informed contraceptive decision-making in women with bleeding and clotting disorders.
Combined oral contraceptives and the risk of thrombosis
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
A peer-reviewed article from the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reviewing the mechanisms and evidence behind venous thromboembolism risk associated with combined oral contraceptive use in women.

Additional women's health resources from the ISTH
Explore more resources on women's bleeding and clotting disorders from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Access continuing medical education through the ISTH Academy, review the latest research in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH) and Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis (RPTH), and find evidence-based clinical recommendations in ISTH Guidelines and Guidance for managing thrombosis and haemostasis conditions across women's health.
Resources from ISTH collaborative partners
ISTH has partnered with leading organizations in thrombosis and hemostasis to bring healthcare professionals a curated collection of evidence-based resources on conditions including von Willebrand disease, venous thromboembolism, heavy menstrual bleeding and thrombophilia, all in one place. Explore the resources below to support accurate diagnosis, informed treatment decisions and better patient outcomes.

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