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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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

As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their ...

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Heavy periods can cause major blood loss and, in turn, iron loss. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the protein that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body. About 30% of ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 can cause major blood loss and, in turn, ...