Understanding Hemophilia -- Prevention

Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors
Medically Reviewed by Raja Durai Sam Nishanth, MBBS, MD on February 03, 2026

At this time, there is no way to prevent hemophilia in someone who inherits a defective gene and thus produces too little clotting factor. If hemophilia runs in your family, you can be tested to see whether you carry the defective gene and receive counseling about your chance for having children with hemophilia.

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