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Clinical resources on women and girls' bleeding and clotting disorders

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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