Heavy periods aren't just something you have to live with. Learn when heavy bleeding could signal an underlying condition—and what treatments can help.

Abnormal uterine (womb) bleeding is a common problem in women. Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur as either a change in your normal menstrual period or as bleeding in between your normal menses. You ...

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

Soaking through pads or tampons every one to two hours Needing to change sanitary products frequently throughout the night Passing blood clots larger than a quarter Bleeding that interferes with your ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...

How you treat abnormal uterine bleeding depends on the cause. Sometimes the underlying cause cannot be cured. Treatment may focus on reducing symptoms to improve overall quality of life. In other ...

For generations, menstruation has been treated as something discreet, whispered about, concealed, and sanitised. But a growing movement is challenging that silence head-on, pushing conversations about ...