In this extended Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health podcast interview, Bassel Wattar discusses findings from the BROWNIE study, which evaluated hospital admissions and emergency management costs associated with acute heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). More than 50,000 women in England and Wales require specialist secondary gynecology care annually for HMB, underscoring a substantial and growing clinical burden. The conversation highlights gaps in early recognition, variability in acute management pathways, and the economic impact on healthcare systems.
The episode also contextualizes HMB within broader women’s health priorities, alongside updates on WHO diabetes-in-pregnancy guidelines, reproductive rights, liver stiffness research, and the expanding role of FemTech. Together, these insights position acute HMB as a critical yet under-addressed issue in primary care and…
