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Haemophilia and you

What is haemophilia?

There are two main types of haemophilia: haemophilia A and haemophilia B. Although there are similarities between the two types, there are also some differences. This section provides a general overview of haemophilia A and haemophilia B, explains what is like to live with one of those conditions, as well as information helping to dispel myths and misconceptions.

Haemophilia A

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Living with haemophilia A with confidence

Confidence involves feeling certain in your abilities. For people with haemophilia understanding, monitoring and managing their haemophilia with their care team is an important step towards confidence.
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Exploring your life ahead

Travel with confidence

Being well-prepared and feeling confident in managing your haemophilia may give you the freedom
and peace of mind to travel and explore the world.
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Exploring your life ahead

Move with Confidence

When haemophilia is properly understood, monitored and managed, it doesn’t have to limit life.
It opens the door to an physically active, fulfilling and adventurous life.
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Understanding protection in haemophilia

Understanding the behaviour of the factor inside the body can potentially help to better manage the effect of haemophilia on your life!
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Haemophilia and you

What is haemophilia A?

Understanding haemophilia A and the impact it can have on your everyday life can help you manage your condition with confidence. Reducing the chance of bleeds and joint pain can help limit the impact haemophilia may have on your quality of life.
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Managing your care

Take control of your haemophilia

James Gorman shares his experience at 30 years of age living with severe haemophilia A. Here he writes on how people who live with haemophilia bring unique knowledge that should shape the care they receive.*
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Haemophilia and you

Joint health: supporting your partner with haemophilia

As the partner of someone living with haemophilia, you may be aware that they can experience haemophilia-related bleeds. This may trigger some questions, such as why and how does this affect their joints? What do joint problems mean for us as a couple? How can I help?
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Haemophilia B

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Haemophilia and you

Joint health: supporting your partner with haemophilia

As the partner of someone living with haemophilia, you may be aware that they can experience haemophilia-related bleeds. This may trigger some questions, such as why and how does this affect their joints? What do joint problems mean for us as a couple? How can I help?
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Haemophilia and you

What is haemophilia B?

Do you know what causes haemophilia B and what determines the severity of the disease?
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Haemophilia and you

Living with haemophilia B

Everyone has a unique lifestyle and personal goals, and haemophilia shouldn't hold you back. Watch the videos to learn more about how different people are managing their haemophilia. Can you draw on their diverse experiences to think about how you can manage your haemophilia and achieve your goals?

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