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pageWhat are Heavy Periods?
Heavy periods, also known as menorraghia (pronounced men-or-ah-jah), is surprisingly common, affecting 1 in 5 women of reproductive age.
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?
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Periods that last longer than 7 days
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Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more tampons or napkins every hour for several consecutive hours
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Heavy menstrual periods even while taking a birth control pill
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Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots
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Fatigue or shortness of breath (which are symptoms of anemia caused by blood loss)
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