Characterization of Hysterectomy in Women with VWD Using Data from a US Medical Claims Database

• Published in: Blood Vol. 136; no. Supplement 1; pp. 38 - 39
• Main Authors: Sidonio, Robert F., Hale, Sarah A, Halari, Imrran, Zia, Ayesha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 05.11.2020

Background: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in women. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a frequent symptom with a significant impact on the quality of life, but its management is complicated by delayed recognition and diagnosis of VWD. Hysterectomy or uter...