About Hemophilia:  

Hemophilia is an inherited disorder which results in prolonged bleeding, primarily into muscles or joints. The hemophilia gene is carried by females on one of their X-chromosomes and may be passed to their male offspring. This is why hemophilia is called an X-linked genetic condition. There is a 50 percent chance the carrier will pass the hemophilia gene on to male offspring. There is also a 50 percent chance the carrier will pass the hemophilia gene on to her female offspring, meaning that there is a 50 percent chance each of her daughters will also be carriers.

People with hemophilia do not bleed faster than other people; however, they do bleed longer unless they receive appropriate treatment. Treatment during acute bleeding episodes includes replacement of the missing clotting factor protein through a vein. 

Facts and Figures

• Hemophilia is estimated to affect 1 in 5,000 males.
• Millions of American women suffer from undiagnosed bleeding disorders, resulting in life-threatening complications during childbirth, surgery, accidents, and injury.
• More than 17,000 people in the United States have hemophilia.
• People who are treated with blood and blood products may be exposed to blood-borne viruses and contaminants such as HIV and hepatitis.

Symptoms

• Excessive bleeding 
• Excessive bruising 
• Easy bleeding 
• Nose bleeds
• Abnormal menstrual bleeding