Why am I bleeding? How research is improving diagnosis and care for bleeding disorders

More than 35,000 people across the UK are living with bleeding disorders—but for many, the cause remains a mystery. Despite experiencing abnormal bleeding, standard blood tests often fail to provide answers. This condition is known as bleeding disorder of unknown cause (BDUC). Examples can include easy bruising, nose and dental bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, post surgical bleeding and post partum haemorrhage.

Without a reliable diagnostic test, patients can spend years – sometimes even decades – searching for clarity. In some cases, the wait for answers stretches up to 30 years, leaving individuals without a clear diagnosis or access to targeted treatment.

This talk explores our research aimed at changing that – advancing the diagnosis of unexplained bleeding disorders and bringing hope to those still waiting for answers.

No science knowledge needed, everyone is welcome to join!

Our experts

This talk is delivered by:

• Dr Jayna Mistry, Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham funded by NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre
• Prof Neil Morgan, Professor of Cardiovascular Genetics at the University of Birmingham