Do You Have Heavy Periods?

How do I know if my heavy periods are actually a medical condition?

Do your periods seem abnormally long or heavy? Are you often afraid that you may leak through your pad or tampon? If so, you may have Menorrhagia.

Menorrhagia is defined as excessive menstrual bleeding. It occurs in 1 out of every 5 women. If you believe that you might have this condition, explore this site to learn more about signs, symptoms and treatment options.

The content of this website has been reviewed by an advisory board of physicians that includes: Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD, FACOG; John D. Bertrand, MD, FACOG; Maria M. Gilpin, MD, FACOG; Christian S. Pope, DO; Thomas F. Purdon, MD, FACOG; Ellen E. Sheets, MD, FACOG, and Dr. Danee S. Young, MD, CEO, FACOG.