Table 1 HEMSTOP (Haematoma, haEmorrhage, Menorrhagia, Surgery, Tooth extraction, Obstetrics, and Parents) questionnaire to assess bleeding risk15
From: Dental surgery for patients with bleeding disorder of unknown cause
Question | Applies to | Point for ‘yes' |
Have you ever consulted a doctor or received treatment for prolonged or unusual bleeding (such as nosebleeds, minor wounds)? | Male/female | 1 |
Do you experience bruises or haematomas larger than 2 cm without trauma or severe bruising after minor trauma? | Male/female | 1 |
After a tooth extraction, have you ever experienced prolonged bleeding requiring medical or dental consultation? | Male/female | 1 |
Have you experienced excessive bleeding during or after surgery? | Male/female | 1 |
Is there anyone in your family who suffers from a coagulation disease (e.g., BDUC, haemophilia, von Willebrand disease)? | Male/female | 1 |
Have you ever consulted a doctor or received treatment for heavy or prolonged menstrual periods (e.g., contraceptive pill, iron supplements)? | Female | 1 |
Did you experience prolonged or excessive bleeding after delivery? | Female | 1 |
Interpretation: <2 points = low risk of bleeding, no further investigations needed; ≥2 points = increased risk of bleeding, further investigations recommended. Maximum score: 7 for female; 5 for male only. This table uses ‘female' to reflect the language used in the original study, while recognising that not all people who experience menstrual periods or can get pregnant identify as female, and not all those who identify as female experience menstrual periods or can get pregnant. | ||
