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flag UK study finds heavy periods cost NHS £13M, with many women needing hospital care due to delayed treatment.

flag A UK study reveals acute heavy menstrual bleeding costs the NHS £13 million annually, with over 1,300 hospital admissions and 3,025 blood transfusions in six months. flag Researchers found many women could be treated earlier in community settings using hormonal contraceptives or tranexamic acid, avoiding hospitalization. flag Nearly half had fibroids, and many were discharged anemic. flag Experts call for better care pathways, expanded community clinics, and training to address a systemic gap in timely treatment, labeling the issue a "silent crisis" in women’s health.

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