Heavy periodsOverview
Heavy periods are common, but they can have a big effect on a woman's everyday life.
overview
Heavy periods are when you lose a lot of blood during your period or your periods last a long time.
symptoms
You may have heavy periods if you lose a lot of blood during your periods, pass large blood clots or your periods last more than 7 days.
causes
It's not always clear why some women get heavy periods. Sometimes it's linked to conditions like fibroids or endometriosis.
treatments_overview
Common treatments for heavy periods include contraceptives and medicines to help reduce the amount of blood you lose.
Page last reviewed: 07/06/2018
Next review due: 07/06/2021