Haemophilia in Women: Inheritance, Severity & Health

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Women and haemophilia

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Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia, women and girls

For many years, haemophilia was believed to affect only men and boys. However, this isn’t the whole story — women and girls can have haemophilia too. In addition, women can be carriers of the condition.

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Haemophilia and you

Haemophilia, women and girls

For many years, haemophilia was believed to affect only men and boys. However, this isn’t the whole story — women and girls can have haemophilia too. In addition, women can be carriers of the condition.

Starting a family with haemophilia

Haemophilia is an inherited disorder, meaning that it is a genetic condition whereby parents pass the haemophilia gene on to their children. This guide is for carriers and people with haemophilia as they think about parenthood and starting a family.