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General guidelines for the treatment of women with von Willebrand disease at delivery. Since pregnant women with VWD are at increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage if untreated 9, 17, 27, 31, treatment options should be planned at the beginning of pregnancy.
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Given the wide heterogeneity of phenotypes and of the...
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Introduction. von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a multimeric...
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Reynen E, James P. Von Willebrand disease and pregnancy: a review of evidence and expert opinion. Semin Thromb Hemost . 2016;42(7):717-723. Stoof SC, van Steenbergen HW, Zwagemaker A, et al. Primary postpartum haemorrhage in women with von Willebrand disease or carriership of haemophilia despite specialised care: a retrospective survey.
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Many treatment options are available for women with von Willebrand disease and heavy menstrual bleeding, including hormonal and nonhormonal therapies. This Committee Opinion addresses long-term management of heavy menstrual bleeding in women with bleeding disorders.
Nov 5, 2020 · Carriers of hemophilia A (HA) or hemophilia B (HB) and women suffering from von Willebrand disease (VWD) have an increased risk for bleeding during pregnancy and delivery. Management of these women concerns not only managing the bleeding tendency of the mother, but also that of the child with a potential bleeding disorder.
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May 25, 2022 · Treatment during pregnancy and childbirth — Many people with VWD who become pregnant can have a normal pregnancy without bleeding complications. However, as with surgery, it is important to have proper monitoring and to know what treatments will work well for you if you do have excessive bleeding.
May 1, 2017 · During pregnancy, hormonal influences lead to an increase in vWF and clotting factors VII, VIII, and X while anticoagulant factors (such as protein S) decrease, shifting hemostasis to a procoagulant state to compensate for anticipated hemorrhage during parturition. 3 Although vWF and FVIII levels rise and peak during the third trimester, women w...
Meet three women and hear about their experiences living with von Willebrand Disease. Low Resolution Video. Women with VWD are at risk for serious bleeding after delivery. During any pregnancy, the body makes higher amounts of clotting factors to prevent bleeding.