Women Like You
Read about the real-life experiences of women living with bleeding disorders below. If you’d like to share your story too, please get in touch at [email protected]
Sonya’s story
Sonya, 54, lives just outside Hull and is one of five sisters. Her father had…Read more
Maryam’s story
I’m a 37-year-old woman from the Muslim Pakistani community in the West Midlands. I was…Read more
Robyn’s story
I have type 3 Von Willebrand Disease, I was diagnosed at about three years old…Read more
Keeley’s story
When Keeley was a child she haemorrhaged after a small dental operation and has bruised…Read more
Hayley’s story
From the age of three Hayley suffered prolonged and regular nosebleeds, but, despite many trips…Read more
Janet’s story
Despite experiencing very heavy periods, the trigger point for diagnosing Janet’s bleeding disorder was when…Read more
Nicola’s story
At least four generations of women in Nicola’s family have had haemophilia C, or factor…Read more
Val’s story
Val was diagnosed with Von Willebrand disease at the age of 57, having put up…Read more
Dorothy’s Story
Dorothy was in her eighth decade when she was diagnosed with Von Willebrand Disease and…Read more