Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects millions of South African women, disrupting their health, quality of life and productivity - but remains underreported and underdiagnosed due to stigma and limited healthcare access. Vanessa Ascencao, Nutritional Consultant and Wellness Expert, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about why HMB is a hidden crisis, how you can tell if your period is too heavy and what practical steps women can take to help them through their menstrual cycles.