SUSPECT BLEEDING SYMPTOMS? 
BOTH BLEEDING DISORDERS + COLLAGEN DISORDERS CAN CAUSE THE SAME BLEEDING SYMPTOMS. WE HAVE GATHERED GREAT RESOURCES TO SELF-EDUCATE, DISCOVER + DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU SUSPECT A BLEEDING DISORDER. ​IF IN DOUBT PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US DIRECTLY VIA E-MAIL.
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1.  Take the SELF-BAT Test 
THANKS TO DR PAULA JAMES, YOU CAN COMPLETE ONLINE, PRINT + PRESENT TO YOUR DOCTOR HERE.
PDF VERSION HERE.
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2.  Take the 'Your Hormones Worksheet'
THANKS TO DR NAT KRINGOUDIS, YOU EXPLORE HOW HORMONES AFFECT YORU MENSTRUAL CYCLE HERE.

3.  Explore more on Women Who Bleed
EXPLORE OUR BLOG + RESOURCES ON YOUR TOP-RIGHT. ​LEARNING, SELF-ADVOCACY + WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR IS IMPORTANT.

4.  Consider utilising the 'ISTH/CCS Bleeding Assessment Tool'
IT'S A STANDARDISED QUESTIONNAIRE + PROPOSAL FOR NEW BLEEDING DISORDERS, USEFUL FOR DOCTORS HERE.

5.  Keep a Journal of your Menstrual Symptoms
MENSTRUAL SYMPTOMS: YOU CAN UTILISE THE "PBAC" TO ESTIMATE BLOOD LOSS, PRINT COPIES HERE.
ALTERNATIVELY USING A MENSTRUAL CUP IS ABSOLUTELY ACCURATE WITH MEASUREMENTS!

6.  Pictures and Video records of your Symptoms are helpful
WOMEN FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE FIND THIS HELPFUL FOR THEIR DOCTORS + AWARENESS. EXAMPLES HERE.
IT'S ALSO A GREAT WAY TO OBSERVE THE JOURNEY OF IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.

7.  Search the 'Global Treatment Centre Directory'
THE WORLD FEDERATION OF HEMOPHILIA HAVE US COVERED, REACH OUT + INTRODUCE YOURSELF OUT TO ONE HERE.