What are Heavy Periods?

Heavy periods, also known as menorraghia (pronounced men-or-ah-jah), is a surprisingly common condition, affecting approximately 1 in 3 women.¹

Almost every woman has a heavy period now and then, but some women have periods so heavy that they consistently interfere with their regular activities.

What are common symptoms of heavy periods?

Periods that last longer than 7 days
Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more tampons or napkins every hour for several consecutive hours
Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots
Fatigue or shortness of breath (which are symptoms of anemia caused by blood loss)

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Reference:
1.	The Lewin Group. Prevalence and treatment patterns of pelvic health disorders among US women. 2007.

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