Every woman experiences her period differently. For some women, periods may be light and last a few days; for others, they may be heavy and last up to a week or more. It’s important for women to understand how their body works so they can assess whether or not their periods are normal. Here’s what you need to know about assessing heavy periods.
Signs of Heavy Periods
The most common sign of having a heavy period is if you have to change your tampon and/or pad every 1-2 hours. If this is the case, your period is likely heavier than average (which is considered 4 tablespoons of blood per cycle). Other common signs of having a heavy period include needing to use double protection (i.e., wearing both a tampon and pad at the same time), passing large blood clots during your period, or experiencing fatigue during your period due to anemia caused by excessive blood loss.
If you experience any of these symptoms, it may be beneficial for you to track your menstrual cycle more closely with a menstrual cycle tracking app or calendar. By tracking your menstrual cycle, you will be able to better gauge when your period begins and ends as well as how long it lasts each month. Additionally, tracking your period can help identify patterns related to pain levels and flow intensity that can help determine whether or not you have a heavy period.
Treatment Options
If it turns out that you do have a heavy period, there are treatment options available that can help regulate the intensity and duration of your monthly flow. Depending on the severity of the issue, birth control pills may be advised in order to reduce the amount of bleeding during menstruation as well as regulate hormone levels in order to reduce cramping pain associated with periods. Additionally, other medications may also be prescribed such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or progesterone hormone therapy which helps thicken the uterine lining and can help reduce bleeding associated with periods.
Conclusion: Heavy periods are not uncommon; however, if left untreated they can lead to more serious health issues such as anemia due to excessive blood loss over time. Thankfully there are many treatments available that can help regulate the intensity and duration of one’s menstrual cycle so that women don’t have to suffer from excessively long or heavy periods anymore! If you suspect that you have a heavier than-average flow each month due to any of the aforementioned symptoms discussed above then it might be beneficial for you to assess your situation further through tracking software and/or seeking medical advice from your doctor regarding treatment options available for managing heavy periods!
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