It’s Not Easy Getting Appropriate Care
Accessing quality healthcare can be a struggle. Women with hemophilia have added challenges that range from not understanding their own…
Articles by G Shellye Horowitz
My Self-esteem Was Shattered as a Child. Here’s How I Got It Back
This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are tough to address, yet critical, as…
It’s OK to Advocate for Care
I attended my first women-only hemophilia retreat in the fall of 2016. To say the weekend was an…
Take Care of Yourselves, Carrier Moms!
Carrier moms — those whose sons or daughters have hemophilia — inspire me. I see you struggle, sometimes…
Hemophilia Inheritance Graphics Need Updating
Inheritance patterns in hemophilia are a common discussion topic for many reasons. Among the reasons that people seek information about…
Beating the Bleeding Disorder Blues
Editor’s note: Please be advised that the topic of suicide is addressed in this column. Resources for help are listed…
Horrible Periods Are Not Necessary
We grow up hearing our mentors — women we respect and love — regularly complain about menses. Periods…
Women Get Inhibitors, Too, and Should Be Tested Regularly
Recently, I was browsing the website of the National Hemophilia Foundation and came across a series…
Hematologist Carol Kasper Discusses the Challenges for Women with Hemophilia
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Carol Kasper, a highly regarded hematologist who has…
Managing Holiday Stress with Hemophilia
I love the holidays — candlelight, decorations, the smell of baking, and time with family. I look forward…