Schutgens REG

BackgroundGlanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is an inherited platelet disorder resulting in severely reduced platelet aggregation and increased bleeding tendency. Pregnancy and childbirth in women with GT present significant challenges for both …

To illustrate the challenges in the management of women with Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) planning a pregnancy, we conducted a literature review and present a case series of eight women giving detailed descriptions of reproductive health p…

BackgroundHeavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), self-reported by 37% of adolescents, can be the first sign of a bleeding disorder (BD) during adolescence. The Dutch general practitioner (GP) guideline demands laboratory diagnostics and referral f…

AimCurrently, it is unknown which patient-reported outcomes are important for patients with autosomal inherited bleeding disorders. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to systematically review the available literature assessing patient-…

BackgroundPatients with congenital blood platelet disorders (CPDs) demonstrate a predominantly mucocutaneous bleeding tendency. Repeated bleeds throughout life can have a significant impact on health status-related quality of life (HR-QoL),…