Bassel Wattar on acute heavy menstrual bleeding

Happy New Year! Sonia and Ben are in the studio to discuss the first issue of 2026, which includes and editorial on new WHO guidelines for the management of diabetes during pregnancy; insights on the sexual and reproductive health rights, original research on liver stiffness, and a viewpoint on the ever growing role of FemTech and the potential solutions it offers. In this episodes extended interview, Bassel Wattar joins Ben to discuss the BROWNIE study which looked to assess the number of women admitted to hospital for acute heavy menstrual bleeding and sought to understand the cost implications of the emergency management interventions. With more than 50 000 women in England and Wales seeking specialist treatment at secondary gynaecology services in the NHS for heavy menstrual bleeding. The BROWNIE study could offer some crucial insights into a growing silent crisis. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanogw/article/PIIS3050-5038(25)00093-7/fulltext