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by Anonymous
March 02, 2018
Is Von Willebrand's often missed by hematologists? My hematologist says I don't have VWD because my VWD test results came back normal, but I've read that anxiety and birth control pills can increase the amount of VWD factor.

It is not as difficult to diagnose type 2 VWD or type 3 VWD and severe type 1 VWD as the levels...

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by Dr. Expert
March 02, 2018
Is there a difference implanting an IUD in a girl/woman who hasn’t had a baby versus a woman who has a baby?

There is no contraindication related to placement if there has been a recent delivery of a child...

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by Dr. Expert
February 09, 2018
Will I Be Safe From Bleeds if I Avoid Having Penetrative Sex?”

Sexual activities other than penetrative sex may be...

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by Dr. Expert
February 02, 2018
Can a girl who recently got her first period get an IUD implant?

It is not recommended to start with IUDs for management of heavy menstrual bleeding unless there...

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by Dr. Expert
January 26, 2018
Are progesterone IUDs successful in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding?

There has been success in small studies demonstrating significant reduction in heavy periods...

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by Dr. Expert
January 19, 2018
Is it possible for someone who has been diagnosed as having Type 1 VWD and then later due to biochemistry receive a diagnosis of Type 3 VWD?

Making a diagnosis of VWD is difficult and the difference between severe type 1 and type 3 can...

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by Dr. Expert
January 12, 2018
Is it normal to experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy as a carrier?

The rate of bleeding in pregnancy is quite wide with up to 27% of women experiencing this and...

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by Dr. Expert
January 05, 2018
I haven't had sex before, what can I expect as a woman with a bleeding disorder?

It all depends on your body and specific bleeding disorder. You might feel some pain, as well as...

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by Dr. Expert
December 08, 2017
Can heavy menstrual bleeding cause the white blood cell count to drop?

No. They are not related in any way. The platelet count can rise when someone is iron deficient...

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by Dr. Expert
December 01, 2017
I have VWD type 3 and would like to find antidepressants that will not effect my bleeding. Is there anything available?

Antidepressants may be used in VWD treatment. The most common types of antidepressants are SSRIs...

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