Effectiveness when
changing treatment

If you’re thinking about changing your treatment plan, you’re probably wondering about the potential benefits and drawbacks of the switch. Your doctor and care team have you covered! They’ll be able to walk you through your different treatment options and explain the positives (and possible negatives) of each, so you can decide on the right treatment for you.

What are my options?


There are a lot more treatment options for haemophilia today then there have ever been in thepast.1In many countries, people living with both haemophilia A and haemophilia B have the opportunity to discuss multiple therapy options with their doctor. Technological advancements have made it easier for doctors to tailor treatment plans to meet individual needs so that you can live the best life you can.

To learn more about modern treatments such as Extended Half-Life, talk to your doctor! To make these conversations as productive as possible, do some of your own research to learn more about the different treatment options. The more you know, the more questions you’ll be able to ask and the better informed you’ll feel about the choices you can make!

Although there’s probably not anyone in this world who likesneedles, we understand the thought can be more daunting to some than others. It is worth noting, however, that prophylaxis (a preventative treatment) has been proven to be more effective for protecting your joints from damage than on-demand treatments (like factor).3,4 So, even if you hate injections, with time you will learn to love them as they will help you stay healthier for years to come.

That being said, your unique body combined with how active you are will determine how often you have to inject for prophylaxis.3So, your doctor will personalise your prophylaxis regimen to suit your body and your needs.3 There are also options to help you manage the number of injections you need to be protected.2,3If you have difficulty with injections, you should ask your doctor or treatment centre for more information about these treatments.

Do you ever talk to your doctor about your hopes and dreams? Would you like to be able to?

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1. Kempton C, Meeks S. Toward optimal therapy for inhibitors in hemophilia. Blood. 2014 Nov 27;124(23):3365–3372.

2. World Federation of Hemophilia. Current issues in prophylaxis. Available at: https://www.wfh.org/en/abd/prophylaxis/current-issues-in-prophylaxis (accessed June 2019).

3. Ljung R. Aspects of prophylactic treatment of hemophilia. Thromb J. 2016 Oct 4;14(Suppl1):30.

4. Manco-Johnson M, Abshire TC, Shapiro AD, Riske B, Hacker MR, Kilcoyne R, et al. Prophylaxis versus episodic treatment to prevent joint disease in boys with severe hemophilia. N Engl J Med. 2007 Aug 9;357(6):535–544.