Why is it important to know if I have a bleeding disorder?

Adapted by Tracee Cornforth

When a bleeding disorder is not diagnosed and treated, it can cause serious problems, some of which can be life threatening. Women can have severe bleeding during and after childbirth or with a miscarriage. Severe bleeding can also happen during or after dental or other kinds of surgery, and after an injury or accident. A person can suffer internal bleeding, as well as bleeding in the brain. If you know that you have a bleeding disorder, be sure to tell your health care providers, especially before dental procedures, surgery, pregnancy and childbirth.

Adapted from the United States Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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