The sex chromosome is not affected in platelet function disorders. Therefore, platelet function disorders affect males and females in equal numbers. Each family needs to be assessed individually to try to find out their inheritance pattern. This depends on the type of disease. The majority of people have mild symptoms.
Many individuals have no symptoms at all unless they have a serious injury or an operation.
In a few individuals, platelet function disorders can cause severe bleeding. Surgeons should always be told about a person's platelet function disorder before an operation. This way, proper precautions can be taken to prevent bleeding.