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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.

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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.

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Educational Posters on Women's Health (Spanish)

Provided by Soledad Molnar

A set of Spanish-language educational posters on bleeding and blood clots in women, designed to help patients and health care providers in Spanish-speaking communities recognize symptoms, understand risk and seek timely care.

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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.

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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.

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ISTH Pulse Podcast: The Untold Story of Women and Hemophilia

ISTH Pulse Podcast

An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode exploring the overlooked experiences of women and girls with hemophilia, including delayed diagnosis, bleeding symptoms and the barriers they face in getting recognition and equitable care.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ISTH Pulse Podcast: The GLP-1 Question: What About Blood Clots?

ISTH Pulse Podcast

An ISTH Pulse Podcast episode examining whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used for diabetes and weight loss, affect blood clot risk and what the current evidence means for patients and prescribers.

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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.

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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.

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New approaches in the haemostatic management of postpartum haemorrhage

BMJ Medicine

A BMJ Medicine review of emerging approaches to the hemostatic management of postpartum hemorrhage, summarizing the latest evidence on treatments that reduce bleeding and improve outcomes for mothers after childbirth.

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NHS England Maternal Care Bundle: Venous Thromboembolism

NHS England

NHS England guidance for maternity services on reducing avoidable harm, including the maternal care bundle element on venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prevention during pregnancy and after birth.

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Menopause and Clots: Patient Leaflet (Thrombosis UK)

Thrombosis UK

A Thrombosis UK patient leaflet explaining how menopause and hormone replacement therapy can affect blood clot risk, with guidance on symptoms to watch for and steps women can take to lower their risk.

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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.

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Thrombosis UK Pregnancy and Thrombosis Hub

Thrombosis UK

An online hub from Thrombosis UK with trusted information on blood clot risk during pregnancy and after birth, including warning signs, prevention and support for women and families.

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U.K. National Early Pregnancy VTE Risk Assessment Tool

Thrombosis UK

A downloadable questionnaire from Thrombosis UK that helps women and clinicians assess venous thromboembolism risk in early pregnancy so prevention can be planned when it is needed.

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NHS England Maternal Care Bundle: Venous Thromboembolism

NHS England

NHS England guidance for maternity services on reducing avoidable harm, including the maternal care bundle element on venous thromboembolism risk assessment and prevention during pregnancy and after birth.

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Simple guide to haemophilia testing in women and girls

Haemophilia Foundation Australia

Accessible patient-facing guide covering genetic and factor level testing for haemophilia in females, including infographics, personal stories and answers to common questions.

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Bleeding disorders and abnormal bleeding toolkit

Haemophilia Foundation Australia

Practical resource helping women with bleeding disorders navigate disclosure conversations with family, partners, employers and healthcare providers, including guidance on privacy rights.

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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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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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Women with bleeding disorders

Haemophilia Foundation Australia

Hub page covering bleeding disorders in women and girls, including haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, genetic testing, symptoms, treatment and the HFA Female Factors project.

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Bleeding disorders in neonates

Haemophilia Foundation Australia

Accessible patient-facing guide covering genetic and factor level testing for haemophilia in females, including infographics, personal stories and answers to common questions.

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Factsheet on HRT for women who have a risk or history of blood clots.

The Menopause Chairty

Factsheet on HRT for women who have a risk or history of blood clots.

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Thrombosis Canada clinial guidelines

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada hub of evidence-based clinical guides supporting healthcare providers in the assessment and management of thrombotic conditions across a range of clinical settings.

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Clinical guidelines: Pediatric thrombosis

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada clinical guide for healthcare providers on the assessment and management of thrombosis in pediatric patients.

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Clinical guidelines: Pediatric thrombosis

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada clinical guide for healthcare providers on the assessment and management of thrombosis in pediatric patients.

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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.

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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.

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Thrombosis Canada: Heavy menstrual bleeding while on anticoagulants

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada patient information page on heavy menstrual bleeding while taking anticoagulants, covering why it occurs, how to manage it and when to seek care.

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Heavy menstrual bleeding while on anticoagulants

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada patient information page on heavy menstrual bleeding while taking anticoagulants, covering why it occurs, how to manage it and when to seek care.

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Blood clots and cancer

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada library of patient resources on cancer-associated thrombosis, including videos, publications and information sheets covering blood clot risk, prevention and management for people living with cancer.

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Thrombosis Canada Women and blood clots information sheet

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada patient information sheet covering blood clot risk during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including signs and symptoms of DVT and PE, safe treatment options and guidance for delivery planning.

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Thrombosis Canada: Patient support tools

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada page offering patient support tools including a personalized VTE information summary to help patients better understand and manage their blood clot diagnosis.

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Thrombosis Canada: Guide for new patients

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada collection of patient educational videos covering thrombosis topics including blood clot awareness, prevention and treatment.

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Thrombosis Canada patient guide

Thrombosis Canada

A Thrombosis Canada patient guide covering key information about blood clots, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Schistosomiasis in women and adolescent girls

The Lancet

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease causing severe, sex-specific health effects in women and girls, including female genital schistosomiasis and complications during pregnancy.

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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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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.

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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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