Wellbeing of Women respond to landmark study showing rates of hospitalisation for heavy menstrual bleeding

Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at Wellbeing of Women, said:

“This study shows that we cannot afford to dismiss heavy menstrual bleeding as Just a Period. The impact of heavy menstrual bleeding on women’s lives is real and it can be debilitating. They may fear leaving the house, be forced to take days off work or school, or cancel plans with loved ones. No one should have to get to the point of being hospitalised because of heavy menstrual bleeding, especially when treatments exist which could help avoid this escalation.

Too often, women and girls are told that heavy bleeding and intense period pain are “normal”, when these symptoms may signal serious conditions like fibroids, endometriosis or adenomyosis. This stigma delays help-seeking and leaves many feeling unheard or dismissed when they do finally reach out. Healthcare professionals are vital in breaking this cycle. Listening to patients when they approach them about menstrual symptoms is essential to improving outcomes and rebuilding trust in women’s healthcare.”

The study has been published in The Lancet and can be found here.