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Psychosocial Issues:<br />

Adolescent Young Women<br />

In addition to the other psychosocial issues experienced by others<br />

with vWD, young women have unique issues including:<br />

• Embarrassment- Managing heavy menses and the<br />

feeling that “everyone knows”<br />

• Stigma -Related to use of oral contraceptives to<br />

control menses

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