Clinical Spotlight for Primary Care: Five Things to Know About Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders

Authors

  • Kelsey Uminski, MD Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Southern Alberta Rare Blood and Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Program, Calgary, Alberta
  • MacGregor Steele, MD Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Southern Alberta Rare Blood and Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Program, Calgary, Alberta
  • Ellen Cusano, MD Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Southern Alberta Rare Blood and Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Program, Calgary, Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58931/cpct.2025.3245

Abstract

Although common, HMB is often an underrecognized symptom, and affects up to 39% of individuals diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Taking a structured medical history is key. Tools such as the Pictorial Blood Assessment Chart and the Menorrhagia Screening Tool can aid in identifying HMB. Screening for iron deficiency, even in the absence of anemia, is essential, as low iron can impact cognition, energy, and quality of life.

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2025-08-26

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Uminski K, Steele M, Cusano E. Clinical Spotlight for Primary Care: Five Things to Know About Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders. Can Prim Care Today [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 26 [cited 2025 Sep. 6];3(2):26–27. Available from: https://canadianprimarycaretoday.com/article/view/3-2-Uminski_et_al

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