What is von Willebrand disease?

von Willebrand disease is an hereditary or acquired bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of the von Willebrand factor resulting in platelet dysfunction. The von Willebrand factor plays an important role in blood clotting.

How do members experience von Willebrand disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with von Willebrand disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for von Willebrand disease*

Who has von Willebrand disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 13
30s 22
40s 21
50s 26
60s 18
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 95