It’s normal for some days of your period to be heavier than others. For many menstruating women, the first day or two of their period is heaviest. It’s best to be prepared for your heavy flow days ...

Heavy menstruation is unlikely after endometrial ablation. That said, the goal of the procedure is to stop, shorten, or lessen your menstrual flow — not put a stop to your overall menstrual cycle.

Let’s be honest: Periods, in general, aren’t exactly comfortable. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans who deal with heavy bleeding during your period, then you have all the more reason to ...

It’s not always easy for teens and preteens to talk about periods, but it’s important to have those conversations, especially when heavy flow is getting in the way of school, sports, and social plans.

Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Puberty, perimenopause, and certain chronic illnesses can increase the risk of anemia from heavy periods. Eating a diet rich in ...

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

If a person is losing a lot of blood from a heavy period, and it is making them feel weak, dizzy, or sick, they should visit the emergency room (ER). Treatment may include medications to slow the ...

Your period has always been a monthly visitor, but lately, it’s overstaying its welcome with increasing intensity. If you’re experiencing heavier periods in your middle years, you’re not alone. This ...

Looking for the best way to manage heavy periods? A product you may have never used — or even heard of — is apparently working much better than pads, tampons, and even menstrual cups when it comes to ...

This just in: a new study has found that the most absorbent period product isn't tampons, period pants or pads, but rather a menstrual disc – which tbh was something we'd never really heard of! Turns ...

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron ...

Living with heavy periods can be a nightmare. There’s the constant fear of leaks. You may have to get up in the middle of the night to change your hygiene products, and to top it all off, you may have ...