A heavy period, called heavy menstrual bleeding, is when you have blood loss during your period that seriously interferes with your life. During your 40s, when you enter perimenopause, your periods can become erratic and heavy. Read more: Do Periods Get Heavier as You Age? Article
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25 Ways to Relieve Menstrual Cramps
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Spotting vs. Period
Menstruation (a female's "period") occurs due to the shedding of the lining of the uterus. Menstrual bleeding lasts about three to five days, and the bleeding is heavy the first couple of days and then it lessens. Spotting is vaginal bleeding between periods.
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How Can I Stop Prolonged Periods Naturally?
Heavy periods may be a sign of some underlying health condition. Quite often, heavy and prolonged periods may be a result of nutritional deficiencies. There are a few home remedies for a heavy period. Your doctor may use medication or surgery to treat heavy periods.
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Menstruation (Menstrual Cycle)
Menstruation (menstrual cycle) is also referred to as a "period." When a woman menstruates, the lining of the uterus is shed. This shedding of the uterine linking is the menstrual blood flow. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. There can be problems with a woman's period, including heavy bleeding, pain, or skipped periods. Causes of these problems may be amenorrhea (lack of a period), menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea), or abnormal vaginal or uterine bleeding. There are a variety of situations in which a girl or woman should see a doctor about her menstrual cycle.
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What Are the Side Effects of Having Irregular Periods?
Having irregular periods is a common issue that affects many women. Learn the side effects of having irregular periods, the symptoms of irregular periods, what causes irregular periods, how doctors diagnose irregular periods, and what you can do to treat irregular periods.
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What Are the 4 Stages of the Menstrual Cycle?
The menstrual cycle is divided into 4 stages: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase. Learn more about what to expect during each stage.
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What Is the Normal Cycle for Menstruation?
Menstruation (menses or period or monthly) is the discharge of blood and tissue from the inner lining of the womb through the woman’s vagina every month. The amount of blood that comes out of a woman’s body is called menstrual flow.
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How Heavy Is Too Heavy for a Period?
Most women have menstrual bleeding that lasts about four to five days every month, with around 2 to 3 tablespoons of blood lost per day.
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Why Is My Period So Heavy?
Heavy periods (menorrhagia) are most commonly caused by a hormonal imbalance. However, several other factors may play a role in heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Why Is My Period More Heavy Than Usual?
Heavy period bleeding, also called menorrhagia, is a common condition experienced by menstruating women. Periods may be heavier than usual because of hormone-related conditions, uterus-related conditions, infections, medicines, and other factors.
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