This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If your periods have gotten heavier, longer, or suddenly clot-heavy as you’ve moved into your 40s, you’re far from alone. Many people enter a new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heavy periods aren’t just inconvenient (and expensive, given the cost of pads and tampons). They can often be painful, causing ...

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, a blood disorder that ...

The definition of a "normal" period is often shaped by silence, not science-and that can cause real symptoms to go overlooked ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What you may not know about heavy menstrual bleeding. Our menstrual periods can be like inconvenient visitors who show up every month without invitations. We know it’s coming, and all we can do is ...

Which menstrual cup for a heavy flow is best? There are so many benefits to using a menstrual cup rather than tampons or pads for a heavy flow period. You will save money over the long run, especially ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Birth control methods like pills, patches, and IUDs can cause spotting ...