Women and Girls Blood Disorders Clinic
Undiagnosed, untreated blood disorders in women and girls have medical consequences at every life stage. Menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause present unique challenges to the health and quality of life for women and girls with blood disorders.
MSU Health Care Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders can diagnose and treat the unique challenges that women and adolescents face. We offer both hematology and reproductive health expertise in one setting.
Our Providers
The MSU Health Care Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders team is specially trained in the care of individuals with blood disorders. This includes adult and pediatric hematologists, a hematology nurse practitioner, an OB/GYN provider, nurses, and social workers. We share your goal to live a fulfilling life. Together, we will develop and coordinate your treatment plan, working closely with your primary care physician and other members of your care team.
The MSU Health Care Women and Girls with Blood Disorders clinic is a unique consultative clinic within the Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders practice to address the needs of women and girls with all blood disorders. It is held monthly. The clinic is modeled after the Women and Girls with Blood Disorders Learning Action Network (WGBD LAN) clinics of excellence.
Women, girls, and people who menstruate are served in the MSU Health Care WGBD clinic for issues such as heavy menstrual bleeding, female hormone therapy, contraception, and bleeding during pregnancy or following childbirth.
Additional Services
- Home Treatment Program teaches self-administration of essential replacement products.
- Psychosocial Services provides education, family and individual counseling, community resource links, and referrals.
- Case Management facilitates coordination of treatment plans for medical care.
- Referrals to other specialists knowledgeable in the care of persons with coagulation disorders.
- Genetic Counseling helps patients understand inherited medical conditions.
Do You Have a Bleeding Disorder?
Many people live for years without a diagnosis.
You should consider evaluation if you experience:
Menstrual & Reproductive Symptoms
- Periods lasting longer than 7 days
- Bleeding through pads/tampons frequently
- Passing large blood clots
- History of ovarian cysts or miscarriages
- Excessive bleeding during pregnancy or postpartum
General Bleeding Symptoms
- Frequent or severe nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums not related to dental issues
- Prolonged bleeding after surgery or dental work
- Easy bruising
Blood & Clotting Concerns
- Blood clots during pregnancy or postpartum
- Excessive bleeding while on blood thinners
- Anemia or low iron requiring treatment
- Low platelet counts
Family History
- Known bleeding or clotting disorders
- Relatives with similar symptoms (even without diagnosis)
If any of these apply, evaluation by a specialist is recommended.
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Roshni Kulkarni, MD
Roshni Kulkarni, MD, is Professor Emerita of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University and Founder and Director Emerita of the MSU Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders (CBCD). Her leadership helped establish MSU Health Care as a trusted center for lifelong bleeding and clotting disorder care for adults and children across Michigan.
Dr. Kulkarni joined MSU in 1977 and founded the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology program, laying the foundation for the CBCD and the development of one of Michigan’s early lifespan hemophilia clinics, supporting seamless transition from pediatric to adult care.
A nationally recognized hematologist, she previously served as Director and Distinguished Hematology Consultant for the CDC’s Division of Blood Disorders and has helped shape national standards for hemophilia care.
Dr. Kulkarni continues to advocate on behalf of the MSU CBCD, providing educational talks and sharing her expertise locally, statewide, and nationally to advance awareness and access to high‑quality bleeding disorder care.