Still Bleeding, Still Strong: Women, Aging, and Hemostasis

This is a recorded version of the webinar, Still Bleeding, Still Strong: Women, Aging, and Hemostasis, jointly hosted by the National Hemophilia Program Coordinating Center (NHPCC) and FWGBD. This was presented live on December 12th, 2025. Please scroll all the way down this page to view the archived program.

Webinar Date: 12/12/25
Estimated Time to complete: 1 hour
Format: Archived Webinar

Overview:
This session focuses on women and aging, featuring an inter- and multidisciplinary team from the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania: Hematologist Nicoletta Machin, Physician Assistant Ashley Long, and Social Worker Kathaleen Schnur. Together, they will discuss the physiologic and hematologic changes women face as they age, including during menopause and the surrounding years. Presenters will discuss age-related comorbidities and how these health issues tie in with the management of bleeding disorders and will highlight best practices for coordinated care. Presenters will also apply patient cases to demonstrate coordinated care approaches and insights from hematology, women’s health, and psychosocial care, offering practical strategies for supporting women during this life stage.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the physiologic and hematologic changes that occur in perimenopause and aging and their implications for women with bleeding disorders.
2. Describe best practices for inter- and multidisciplinary care of women with bleeding disorders during the menopause and post-menopause years.
3. Identify common challenges and strategies for effective care coordination across disciplines, including hematology, women’s reproductive health, and other disciplines within the HTC.

Presenters:

• Nicoletta Machin, DO, MS, Hematologist, Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania
• Ashley Long, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania
• Kathaleen Schnur, LCSW, Social Worker, Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania

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