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 ...

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, ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than an inconvenience in adolescents: It often leads to significant medical complications, in addition to disruptions in quality of life. While measuring the true ...

Everyone's periods are different. Fact. And news flash: that's OK. While your bestie's TOTM might be as regular as clockwork, yours could be a little more - shall we say - rogue. (I know mine likes to ...

Could your heavy flow be cause for concern? Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, tells The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of Von Willebrand disease (VWD), a blood disorder that ...

It’s normal for some days of your period to be heavier than others. For many menstruating women, the first day or two of their period is heaviest. It’s best to be prepared for your heavy flow days ...

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 ...

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Elisabeth Johnson found out that she had a fibroid in 2010. Her periods were slightly heavier than usual, she said, so she went to the doctor and got a pelvic ultrasound. She was living in Dallas at ...

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

Females should report midlife menstrual changes like prolonged or heavy bleeding to their doctor to discuss treatment to help ease discomfort. Irregular menstrual cycles during midlife, or changes in ...

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