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Symptoms of Bleeding Disorders

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: December 9, 2003

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Other Names:

hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

Symptoms of Bleeding Disorders

  • very heavy bleeding with menstrual periods (menorrhagia)

  • unusual bleeding after injury or surgery

  • bleeding from small cuts that starts and stops over several hours

  • frequent or prolonged nosebleeds

  • unusual bleeding from the mouth or gums after a tooth extraction

What are the treatments for Bleeding Disorders?

Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Bleeding Disorders and other women's health conditions.

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