2018/09/23

First Hemophilia Interview

My interview with a hemophilia acquaintance.

How old were you when diagnosed with hemophilia?
38 years old
Are you currently on factor?
I have prescription, but no treatment center.
If not on factor, how do you handle bleeds and such?
I use herbal medicine
Do you think advocacy is important for women (in general)?
Absolutely. So many mom’s don’t even think to consider themselves as patients.
Is there anything you would change about hemophilia or the community (past, present, and future)?
The misconception that women can be carriers with symptom, but go untreated because they are xx chromosome.
When should women get diagnosed for hemophilia, even carriers?
Birth. Just like most of the men.
Why do you think it is hard for women to get treatment?
Because our hormones affects our levels.

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