Inherited bleeding disorders have an adverse effect on the quality of life of afflicted women. Management of these women and their conditions is challenging and close collaboration between professionals in different specialities is needed. International experts and leaders of clinical research including haematologists, obstetrician-gynaecologists, an anaesthetist and those involved in patient advocacy show you how in this practical guide for clinicians.


Table of contents:

1. Approach to the patient with an inherited bleeding disorder: Peter A Kouides and Clare Philipp.
2. Physiology of menstruation and menorrhagia: M ns Edlund.
3. Hemophilia A and hemophilia B: Christine A Lee.
4. von Willebrand disease: Peter A Kouides.
5. Rare bleeding disorders: Flora Peyvandi.
6. Platelet disorders: Clare Philipp.
7. Gynecology: Rezan A Kadir.
8. Genetic and laboratory diagnosis: Edward Tuddenham.
9. Antenatal diagnosis: Claudia Chi and Rezan A Kadir.
10. Obstetric management: Claudia Chi and Rezan A Kadir.
11. Analgesia and anesthesia for pregnant women with inherited bleeding disorders: Claudia Chi, Adrian England, and Rezan A Kadir.
12. The newborn: H Marijke van den Berg and Rochelle Winikoff.
13. Advocacy for women with bleeding disorders: Rezan A Kadir, Ann-Marie Nazzaro, Rochelle Winikoff, Jane Mathesan and Peter A Kouides.