#60: How do I know if I have a hereditary bleeding disorder?

In this episode, we explore bleeding disorders, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management, with expert Kaylee Dollerschell. Learn how these conditions affect individuals, especially women, and discover resources for support and treatment.

Key words:

bleeding disorders, hemophilia, von Willebrand, heavy menstrual bleeding, diagnosis, treatment, genetic counseling, patient resources

Key Topics:

• What is a bleeding disorder and how it affects the body
• Signs and symptoms of bleeding disorders
• Diagnosis and testing for bleeding disorders
• Treatment options including gene therapy
• Impact of bleeding disorders on pregnancy and daily life

Guest bio:

Kaylee is a hematology genetic counselor at the University of Colorado and Children's Hospital Colorado. She works with patients and families with hereditary bleeding & clotting conditions along with other hereditary blood & cancer disorders. She graduated from Colorado State University and worked at two start-up genetic testing companies before returning to school for her master's in genetic counseling. She graduated with her master's in genetic counseling from Augustana-Sanford Genetic Counseling Program in 2019. She's been with University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado since then. She loves her work within the hereditary bleeding disorders community. During her free time, she enjoys the outdoors of Colorado, volleyball, camping, hunting, and spending time with friends & family.

Resources related to today’s topic:

• Findageneticcounselor.org to search for a genetic counselor near you
• National Bleeding Disorder Foundation
• Foundation for Women and Girls with Blood Disorders
• World Federation of Hemophilia
• Dismissed Film- Bleeding Disorders
• Bombardier Blood- documentary

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