International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day

Did you know 1 in 4 women of reproductive age suffer from Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (HMB)?

This condition is defined by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care as excessive menstrual blood loss which interferes with a person's physical, social, emotional, and/or material quality of life. It’s not just a period problem; it’s a barrier to being your best self.

“Watching my daughter struggle with heavy bleeding and pelvic pain every month is the worst. She’s missing so much”
“Oh, the first day of my period is just a write off”
“I’m always checking my chair when I stand up. It’s so embarrassing, but I’m scared of leaks”
“Our girls’ trip was supposed to be the highlight of my year, but my period had other plans”

The personal accounts from those enduring HMB bring to light the real-world consequences of this condition. There are countless stories of missed work and school, in addition to the physical and emotional toll carried by women. These stories are not just statistics. They serve as a call to action, urging society to acknowledge and address this issue, which affects a quarter of women!

Bleed Better is an initiative led by Women’s Health Road Australia Incorporated (WHRAI). We are proud to be at the forefront of HMB advocacy, coordinating the inaugural International Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Day (IHMBD) on May 11th, 2024.

This initiative aims to dismantle menstrual stigma by enhancing their quality live through better management of HMB. Or in other words, through bleeding better. It promotes open discussions, shares lived experiences, and intends to provide a knowledge-sharing platform for healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates to improve understanding and management of HMB. This campaign aims to accelerate HMB related research. By leveraging digital technology, we aim to foster a two-way dialogue between patients.

Join us in making this day a turning point for menstrual health awareness and action.

Bleed Better.

To view the IHMB Day online event content, please click here.

Letters of Support

  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)

    Dr Gillian Gibson - President

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  • Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

    Catherine Back - Manager, Specfiic Interests Faculty

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  • Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA)

    Dr Debra Graves OAM - Chief Executive Officer

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  • The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)

    Dr Rajiv Rattan - FRC Dean

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  • Hologic Australia and New Zealand

    Paul Braico - Vice-President and General Manager

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  • Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)

    Alison Deslandes - ASUM President

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  • Bayer Australia and New Zealand

    Andrew Weekes - Country Medical Director

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  • Dr Sophie Scamps MP

    Inependent Member for Mackellar

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  • Australasian Menopause Society (AMS)

    Vicki Doherty - Executive Director

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  • Monash HER Centre Australia

    Professor Jayashri Kulkarni - Director

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  • Melina Georgousakis - Founding Director

    Franklin Women

    Melina Georgousakis - Founding Director

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  • Australian Women and Girl's Health Research Centre

    Professor Gita Mishra - Director

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