von Willebrand Disease Presentation - Virginia Commonwealth ...
von Willebrand Disease Presentation - Virginia Commonwealth ...
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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