More than one in five women suffer heavy periods, rising to one in three when approaching the menopause. Heavy periods can have a big impact on your life, keeping you from normal activities and even ...

Disposable sanitary pads are the most commonly used period product - they stick into your underwear, absorb blood externally ...

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

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

Just a heavy period or an undiagnosed health issue? Elizabeth M. Alderman, MD, Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein, and Jennifer G. Davila, MD, ...

You’re in your 30s, you’re tired, and suddenly your period feels more like a downpour than a drizzle. Pads aren’t lasting more than an hour, and cramps are calling the shots now more than ever. What ...

Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body ...

A UK woman who once had a period that lasted four months has told how her menstrual cycles are ruining her life. Izzy Hawksworth, 21, experiences excruciating cramps, becomes really bloated and has ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding significantly impacts women's lives, leading to discomfort and health issues. Hormonal IUDs offer a ...

The early years of your career are oh-so-busy. Nerve-wracking yet exciting as you figure out how to get noticed by your boss for all the right reasons, while juggling your social life at the same time ...