Many women assume that having a very heavy period is "just normal."

But in some cases, heavy menstrual bleeding may be a sign that you should speak with a healthcare professional.

Your period may be considered unusually heavy if you:

🩸 Soak through a pad or tampon every hour for several hours.

🩸 Need to change your pad multiple times during the night.

🩸 Pass very large blood clots.

🩸 Bleed for more than 7 days.

🩸 Feel extremely tired, weak, dizzy, or short of breath during or after your period. These can sometimes be signs of anaemia caused by blood loss.

Heavy menstrual bleeding can have different causes, including hormonal changes, uterine fibroids, certain medical conditions, or bleeding disorders. That's why it's important not to ignore persistent or unusually heavy bleeding.

💚 You don't have to suffer in silence. If your periods are consistently very heavy or are affecting your daily life, please seek medical evaluation.

Have you ever wondered whether your period is heavier than normal?