Two health experts have issued an important message to anyone whose period is ‘pouring out like water’ as you might need to ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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

Your period may be heavy because of your birth control, medications, or an underlying condition. A heavy period is one that lasts longer than a week and requires more than one tampon per hour. To stop ...

We’re in the heat, I mean heart, of summer and if you’re like us, your calendar is booked for days at the beach, road trips with loved ones, outdoor concerts and neighborhood cookouts. What’s not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Puberty, perimenopause, and certain chronic illnesses can increase the risk of anemia from heavy periods. Eating a diet rich in ...

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.

While period pain and heavy menstrual bleeding are common, they're often dealt with privately. Yet they take a profound toll ...