Clinical Strategies for Managing Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is the most common bleeding symptom that young women / women with bleeding disorders experience, and sometimes, it is the only sign of a bleeding disorder. Ninety percent (90%) of women with an underlying bleeding disorder experience HMB. In adolescents, HMB is associated not only with iron deficiency (in up to 60% of patients) and fatigue but also with missed school days, social events, outdoor activities, and physical education. Despite the negative impact of bleeding disorders on health-related quality of life, there is still a long delay between the onset of symptoms and the diagnosis of a bleeding disorder, particularly in the female population. Recognizing that many people still do not recognize the signs and symptoms of HMB, increasing awareness is essential.

 This learning module seeks to increase awareness, knowledge, and understanding of bleeding disorders, proper screening tools, and management strategies among healthcare professionals who are the first to see the signs and symptoms of bleeding disorders in women and girls.

Our thanks to Hemophilia of Georgia for their support of this project.