Bleeding Disorders
Platelet function analysis has been proven to detect inherited, acquired and induced platelet dysfunction in patients. These clinical conditions can be associated with common bleeding disorders, including heavy menstrual bleeding known as menorrhagia. This important women's healthcare issue is often caused by von Willebrand disease, a major source of inherited platelet dysfunction. Menorrhagia alone affects up to 20% of reproductive aged women. Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics offers both clinical testing solutions as well as educational material about these bleeding disorders.
