What is Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)?
It is likely that, from time to time, you will experience heavier than usual bleeding during your menstrual period, but it can be hard to know if this is normal or if your periods are heavy compared with other women. Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can be a serious and debilitating condition. It is defined by the impact it has on a woman’s physical, social and emotional quality of life, for example, if your monthly period limits your normal daily activities, or affects your role at work.
A good indication that blood loss is excessive is if you experience any of the following:
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One in three women have heavy menstrual bleeding at some point in their lives.
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91% Feel HMB impacts their ability to perform sport and fitness activites
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80% Feel that their heaviest bleeding days affect their performance at work
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68% Do not tend to participate in social activities when their period is heavy
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However, in up to 60% of women with HMB, no underlying causes is found. This means that many women can be treated by their GP.
