Know your body
Women's Health
Soft, honest, evidence-based info on what's happening, plus space to track and reflect.
A gentle reminder: This is educational information shared with love, not medical advice. Always talk with your trusted healthcare provider about what's right for your body.
Menorrhagia, what counts as heavy?
- Soaking through a pad/tampon every hour for several hours
- Needing double protection
- Bleeding longer than 7 days
- Passing clots larger than a quarter
- Flooding through clothes or sheets
Possible causes
- Fibroids or polyps
- Adenomyosis
- Hormonal imbalance (anovulatory cycles)
- Thyroid issues
- Bleeding disorders (von Willebrand)
- IUDs (copper)
- Endometrial hyperplasia
Management tips
- Iron-rich foods + supplement if recommended
- NSAIDs (ibuprofen) can reduce flow ~30%
- Hormonal birth control / hormonal IUD
- Tranexamic acid (prescription, non-hormonal)
- Track flow with a cup for accurate volume
Seek help urgently if…
- Soaking 2+ pads/tampons an hour for 2+ hours
- Dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Signs of severe anemia