• Teenagers
• Young Adults
• Adults

1. R&D
2. PAAB

Patients

As a child, your parents managed your hemophilia treatment—coordinating with the Hemophilia Treatment Centre (HTC), making medical decisions, keeping you on track with infusions—as well as other aspects of your life like what activities you participated in. From them, you've learned how to make smart and healthy choices, which will help guide you in the independent stages of your life as you take over responsibilities and face new challenges.

Just remember that while hemophilia may restrict some of your activities and choices, it does not have to limit your enjoyment of life. Embrace your strengths and accept your limitations. Think and act positively. Keep in regular contact with your healthcare providers, and reach out to family and friends when you need support.

• Teenagers

  The teenage years are a time of transition, when parents start letting go and kids start taking more control over their lives. Hemophilia can complicate the picture, so make an effort to understand the risks of choices you make and stay responsible as you assert your independence.

  Learn more about how hemophilia affects teenagers

• Young Adults

  Whether you're heading off to college or just to live on your own, hemophilia will raise new questions in the early adult years. Take some time to think about career choices, serious relationships, and the day-to-day commitments of your treatment.

  Learn more about how hemophilia affects young adults

• Adults

  If you've been living with hemophilia for awhile, taking care of yourself properly is likely second nature. But you might be starting to think more about how your hemophilia affects others—especially if starting a family is in your future.

  Learn more about hemophilia affects adults