Self-BAT - Let's Talk Period

The Self-BAT (self-administered bleeding assessment tool) is a scientifically validated scoring tool developed by Dr. Paula James targeted at individuals who are concerned about bleeding. Taking this test will help you better understand whether current, or previous, bleeding episodes are normal or abnormal.

Generation and optimization of the self-administered bleeding assessment tool and its validation as a screening test for von Willebrand disease. Deforest M, Grabell J, Albert S, Young J, Tuttle A, Hopman WM, James PD. Haemophilia. 2015 Sep;21(5):e384-8.

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Bleeding Assessment
Sex*
- Male
- Female
Your Age*
Please enter a value between 1 and 100.
Bleeding Score

Have you ever had a nosebleed?*
- No
- Yes, but trivial (less than 5 per year or less than 10 minutes in length)
- More than 5 per year or more than 10 minutes in length
- Spoke to doctor about nosebleeds but did not need medical treatment
- Had packing/cautery of nose or needed oral medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of a nose bleed

Have you ever had unexplained bruises or bruises that are larger than you think they should be?*
- No
- Yes, but trivial (less than 5 bruises per year, or bruises smaller than 1 cm)
- More than 5 bruises bigger than 1 cm per year
- Spoke to doctor about bruising but did not need medical treatment
- Had extensive bruising
- Had blood transfusion for very severe bruising

Have you ever had bleeding from a small cut? (i.e. paper cut, nick from shaving)*
- No
- Yes, but trivial (less than 5 per year, or less than 10 minutes)
- More than 5 per year or bleeding longer than 10 minutes
- Spoke to doctor about bleeding from small cuts but did not need medical treatment
- Needed stitches (not on the face or hands)
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication

Have you ever seen blood in your urine? (If you are a female, this does NOT include when you have had your period)*
- No
- Yes, from a known cause (i.e. bladder infection, kidney stone)
- Yes, from an unknown cause
- Spoke to doctor about blood in the urine from unknown cause but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or iron treatment
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of blood in the urine

Have you ever had bleeding from your intestines, stomach or bowel? (i.e. vomiting blood, or had blood in your stools)*
- No
- Yes, from a known cause (i.e. ulcer, hemorrhoids)
- Yes, cause unknown
- Spoke to doctor about bleeding from the intestines, stomach or bowel from an unknown cause but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or oral medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of bleeding in stomach, intestines or bowel

Have you ever had bleeding from the mouth? (i.e. bleeding after tooth brushing or flossing, or injury to the mouth). (This does NOT include tooth extraction at the dentist).*
- No
- Yes, but very little bleeding
- Yes, but did not need medical treatment
- Spoke to doctor or dentist about bleeding from the mouth but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or oral medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of bleeding from the mouth

Have you ever had a tooth/teeth pulled by the dentist?*
- No
- Yes, but with no or very little bleeding afterwards
- Yes, with more bleeding than expected afterwards but did not need medical treatment
- Spoke to doctor or dentist about bleeding but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or oral medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of bleeding from having a tooth pulled

Have you ever had surgery or a major trauma (i.e. car accident)?*
- No
- Yes, but with no or very little bleeding afterwards
- Yes, with more bleeding than expected afterwards but did not need medical treatment
- Spoke to doctor about bleeding after surgery or trauma but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or oral medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of bleeding from surgery or major trauma

Have you ever had heavy bleeding during or after childbirth? (please choose all that apply)*
- No
- Yes, but did not need medical treatment
- Spoke to doctor about heavy bleeding after delivery but did not need medical treatment
- Needed medication to contract the womb
- Had bleeding for more than 6 weeks after delivery
- Needed to take iron or another oral medication
- Needed a blood transfusion or I.V. medication or was put to sleep for examination or packing of the womb
- Had surgery or was in the Intensive Care Unit as a result of bleeding during or after childbirth

Have you ever had bleeding into a muscle? (a collection of blood in a muscle that causes extreme pain and swelling)*
- No
- Caused by an injury but did not need medical treatment
- Not caused by an injury (spontaneous) but did not need medical treatment
- Needed I.V. medication for bleeding into a muscle
- Needed surgery or blood transfusion as a result of bleeding into a muscle

Have you ever had bleeding into a joint? (a collection of blood in a joint that causes extreme pain and swelling)*
- No
- Caused by an injury but did not need medical treatment
- Not caused by an injury (spontaneous) but did not need medical treatment
- Needed I.V. medication for bleeding into a joint
- Needed surgery or blood transfusion because of bleeding into a joint

Have you ever had bleeding into the brain or spine?*
- No
- Yes, under the skull and around the brain
- Yes, in the brain

Have you ever had bleeding into the whites of the eyes?*
- No
- Yes, but didn’t need medical treatment
- Spoke to doctor about this bleeding but did not need medical treatment
- Needed surgery or medication
- Had blood transfusion or I.V. medication as a result of bleeding in the whites of the eyes

Your bleeding score is normal

If you are still concerned about your bleeding you may want to speak with your physician

Your bleeding score is abnormal

Your bleeding score is abnormal (). The normal range for your age and gender is . You could have a bleeding disorder which you may want to discuss with your physician.
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Your bleeding score is normal

Your bleeding score is abnormal