How Do You Reduce Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?
Many women experience extreme heavy menstrual bleeding, called Menorrhagia. Menorrhagia is caused by hormonal imbalances or uterine fibroids and can be treated with medical care. Signs of Menorrhagia include: Menstrual flow that soaks through one or more sanitary pads or tampons every hour for several consecutive hours The need to use double sanitary protection to control your menstrual flow The need to change sanitary protection during the night Menstrual period that lasts longer than seven days Menstrual flow that includes large blood clots Heavy menstrual flow that interferes with your regular lifestyle Constant pain in your lower abdomen during menstrual period Irregular menstrual periods Tiredness, fatigue or shortness of breath (symptoms of anemia) Seek Medical Attention immediately. The doctor will be able to examine you and offer solutions to solving the problem. Keeping a log of how many pads/tampons you go through per hour or per day will help your doctor determine the blood