Close up on a woman's hands holding a calendar, on which there are five days marked with a red X (representing her last period) and five days marked with green circles (representing ovulation).

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia.Puberty, ...

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 ...

Spot heavy periods early: Large clots, endless flow, fatigue signal menorrhagia—doctors reveal causes & fixes now. Sudden changes in menstrual flow can alarm many women, prompting questions about ...

One sign that you're losing too much blood is a period that lasts longer than seven days. It could also be a sign of menorrhagia if you soak through a tampon or pad in less than an hour. Bleeding too ...

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is often ignored, but doctors warn it can be an early sign of cervical cancer. Here's why timely ...

While alcohol can impact several hormones involved in menstruation, its exact effect on uterine bleeding isn’t clear. Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) refers to heavy periods, or bleeding or spotting ...

Spotting is a very light form of bleeding that occurs outside of your regular menstrual cycle. It can occur mid-cycle, before or after your period, or during menopause. It may even occur during ...

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a common gynaecological concern, but one that often goes ignored until it disrupts daily life. It refers to any change in your menstrual volume, duration, or ...

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Fatigue and lack of energy are as much a part of menopause as hot flashes, interrupted sleep and mood swings. However, the abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding that commonly occurs during menopause ...

Almost every woman will experience abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) at least once in her lifetime. AUB accounts for approximately one third of gynecologic outpatient visits 1 and about 10% of visits to ...