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Why Are My Periods Suddenly Heavier?

This page lists the sources used to develop and clinically verify this general health-education article, grouped by the organisation that published them.

The article was written for an Australian general audience. Its health information and escalation guidance were checked against current Australian guidance and Australian clinical publications.

Source links checked 29 September 2026.

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard (2024)
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/clinical-care-standards/heavy-menstrual-bleeding
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard (2024) — direct PDF
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/resources/attachments/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-clinical-care-standard-2024.pdf

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing

Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Perimenopause
https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause/understanding/perimenopause
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause/understanding/symptoms
Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Getting help
https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause/management-and-support/getting-help

Healthdirect Australia

Healthdirect Australia
Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/heavy-periods
Healthdirect Australia
Vaginal bleeding
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/vaginal-bleeding
Healthdirect Australia
Iron deficiency
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/iron-deficiency
Healthdirect Australia
Iron studies blood test
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/iron-studies-blood-test
Healthdirect Australia
Anaemia
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/anaemia
Healthdirect Australia
Pica
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/pica
Healthdirect Australia
Bleeding after menopause
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/bleeding-after-menopause

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Heavy periods (menorrhagia)
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/periods/heavy-periods/
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Fibroids
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/ovaries-and-uterus/fibroids/
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Adenomyosis
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/ovaries-and-uterus/adenomyosis/

Australasian Menopause Society

Australasian Menopause Society
Perimenopause or Menopausal Transition
https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=dc385480-d0c0-4033-9e07-bc82306a84f6
Australasian Menopause Society
Bleeding — perimenopausal, postmenopausal and breakthrough bleeding on MHT/HRT
https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=f34327c6-e7c5-421e-87c4-4ae6f5201db3
Australasian Menopause Society
Diagnosing Menopause
https://hub.menopause.org.au/Play?pId=f769710e-20f5-4bcf-886a-1fa27d97254e

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