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

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 ...

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

Dr. Anju Goel, MD, MPH, is a public health consultant and physician with more than 10 years of experience in the California public health system. Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron ...

At 40 years old, I had always thought that my heavy, seven-day periods were something that every woman went through. As a teenager, my mother assured me that the discomfort and inconveniences were ...

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 ...