18 Jun 2014 Blackmores Institute Iron supplements vital for women with heavy menstrual bleeding 18 Jun 2014 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Iron supplements are vital in improving anaemia and quality of life for women with heavy periods according to new research. “Clinicians should actively screen for anaemia in women with heavy menstrual blood loss and emphasise early iron substitution as an integral part of treatment,” the Finnish researchers conclude. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.