Living with Factor VII deficiency
A rare bleeding disorder with nosebleeds, easy bruising, and heavy periods, though some people have no bleeding problems.
Understanding Factor VII deficiency
Signs can begin at any age, but the most severe cases appear in infancy. Up to one-third of people never have bleeding problems. Common signs are nosebleeds, bleeding gums, easy bruising, and heavy bleeding after surgery or injury. Many women have heavy periods. Some people have excess blood clotting (thrombosis).
Signs & symptoms
GARD describes these common symptoms in its summary:
- Nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Easy bruising
- Heavy bleeding after surgery or injury
- Heavy or long periods (menorrhagia)
- Bleeding into joints (occasionally)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: deficiency of stable factor; deficiency, stable; f7 - factor vii deficiency; f7 deficiency; factor 7 deficiency; hypoproconvertinemia
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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