Hemophilia is a genetic disease linked to the X chromosome that causes an alteration in blood clotting. This pathology mainly affects men.
There are two types of hemophilia:
Type A hemophilia due to a deficit of coagulation factor VII.
Type B hemophilia due to decreased levels of factor IX.
Read the full article on: What Are Monogenic Disorders? – Classification & Most Common Types ( 70).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 04/05/2024
