Bleeding Disorders A-Z

HemAware has everything you need to know about inheritable blood and bleeding disorders. Read now to learn more about symptoms, treatment, and healthcare options.

The Blood Clotting Process: What Happens if You Have a Bleeding Disorder

The blood clotting process is a multistep activity known as coagulation. When the entire coagulation process works properly, blood holds...

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Rare Bleeding Disorders

The Overlooked Cause of Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding

Many women accept excessive, prolonged periods as an annoying but ordinary part of being female—putting up with the monthly stress...

Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders

Do You Know the Signs of These 6 Types of Bleeds?

When people have bleeding disorders, their blood fails to clot like it should when they have external or internal bleeding...

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease, Rare Bleeding Disorders, Taking Charge

Yes, Dogs Can Have VWD, Too!

The most common bleeding disorder in people is also the most common one in dogs.

Von Willebrand Disease

The Power of Connection for People with Rare Bleeding Disorders

People with rare bleeding disorders face challenges, but increasingly they are facing them together.

Rare Bleeding Disorders

6 Key Questions to Ask Before Taking Part in a Clinical Trial

Advances in bleeding disorders care rely on research, but is taking part in a study right for you?

Novel Technologies, Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease

Creating VWD Clinical Practice Guidelines

The guidelines will play an important role in improving outcomes that are vital to the health of families with VWD.

Von Willebrand Disease

Aging with a Bleeding Disorder and Inhibitor

Older people with this hemophilia complication face unique challenges.

Adults & Aging, Hemophilia A&B

Hemophilia Inhibitors 101

Thanks to the widespread use of clotting factor, people with hemophilia today are able to live much more active and...

Hemophilia A&B, Von Willebrand Disease

Nurse Hannah Lutz has von Willebrand disease type 3

‘I’m a Nurse Because of My Bleeding Disorder’

I was diagnosed with von Willebrand disease (VWD) three days after I was born, 25 years ago. A vitamin K...

My Journey, Von Willebrand Disease, Women's Bleeding Disorders

Scholarship Provides a Helping Hand to Students

Juniata College is a small liberal arts school in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, about 125 miles east of Pittsburgh. The college was...

Community in Action, Hemophilia A&B, HIV

5 Myths and Facts About von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

The most common bleeding disorder is one most people don't know.

Von Willebrand Disease