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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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