Haemophilia in Women: Inheritance, Severity & Health

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Women and haemophilia

Looking ahead to your future

‘Mountains We Carry; Mountains We Climb’

‘Mountains We Carry; Mountains We Climb’ shares the uplifting journey of people from all parts of the haemophilia community, as they come together to take on Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in the Alps.

This inspiring expedition is an important reminder to us that, with the support of others, it is possible to take steps towards personal goals, no matter how big or small.

Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia in women and girls

For many years, people believed that haemophilia only affected men and boys. However, that’s not the full picture. Women and girls can also be affected by haemophilia.

This article describes how to recognise symptoms and what to do if you think you may have haemophilia.

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Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia in women and girls

For many years, people believed that haemophilia only affected men and boys. However, that’s not the full picture. Women and girls can also be affected by haemophilia.

This article describes how to recognise symptoms and what to do if you think you may have haemophilia.

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Haemophilia and you

Starting a family when you have haemophilia

Haemophilia is usually a condition you are born with. If you are born with it, this means it’s in your genes and can be passed down from parents to their children. This guide is for people who are carriers of haemophilia and people living with haemophilia who are considering becoming parents and starting a family.