The most common inherited bleeding disorder. It affects women and men in equal numbers. Patients with this disease have diminished production of von Willebrand factor or produce a molecule that does not function normally resulting in platelets do not adhere properly when blood vessels are injured, causing long bleeding times. There are different types of this disease They vary in severity and ... [MORE] 1. All About Bleeding - A resource for education, guidance and support for people who have or suspect they have von Willebrand disease. Offers personalized tools, information resources, and community support. 2. Canadian Hemophilia Society - Offers information about Von Willebrand disease. Includes the types, the symptoms, treatment, and heredity. 3. Matt Klimshuk - von Willebrand's Disease - Information on von Willebrand's Disease and links to von Willebrand's and Hemophilia sites. 4. The Other Bleeding Disorder - Information on the three types of von Willebrand Disease as well as treatments. 5. Obgynnet's von Willebrand Disease Information Sheet - Specific information on how this hereditary disease impacts women.

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