We’re in this together
As a woman who has a bleeding disorder, you face unique challenges that can affect your quality of life.
Many inherited bleeding disorders can cause uncomfortable symptoms. The most common bleeding disorder is von Willebrand disease. Others include hemophilia, platelet dysfunction and other rare bleeding disorders.
Optum® Women’s Bleeding Disorder Support (OWBDS) offers the resources you need on every step of your care journey.
How OWBDS can help you
Living with a bleeding disorder can be challenging. OWBDS is here to help. We offer these specialized resources:
- A bleeding health history form to help you talk with your doctor
- Medical alert wrap
- Optum Physical Therapy Collaborative
- In-home infusion and education nursing services*
- Medication logs*
- School education and care coordination*
- One-to-one customer service*
- Educational offerings for all ages*
- Connection with other women who have bleeding disorders for support and networking*
- Tailored resources about bleeding disorders for you, your family and your school or workplace*
*Only available to patients on service with Optum.
Bleeding health history form
If you have unexplained bleeding, you might have a bleeding disorder. This tool lets you track your symptoms to share with your doctor.
The most common symptom you might have is heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). This is usually defined as a week or more of heavy bleeding, often with large blood clots.
Other symptoms can include:
- Anemia
- Hemorrhagic ovarian cysts
- Increased miscarriages early in pregnancy
- Post-partum hemorrhaging
- Post-surgical bleeding
- Endometriosis
- Painful or swollen joints
- Painful periods
- Bruising easily
- Bleeding gums
- Bloody noses
Testing for a bleeding disorder is a simple blood draw. You and your doctor will need to coordinate the testing with your menstrual cycle. Many drugs can affect the results. Be sure to tell your doctor about any drugs or supplements you’re taking.
If the test shows you have a bleeding disorder, your medical team can create a treatment plan that works for you.
We're here to support you throughout your treatment -- so you can focus on what matters. Learn more about how we help.
If you have questions about your treatment, we’re here for you 24/7. Visit our contact page to find the best way to get in touch.
Complete our bleeding disorders referral form to refer a patient for infusion therapy.