Shutterstock December 20, 2022 Heavy periods are common. What can you do, and when should you seek help? Phoebe Holdenson Kimura, University of Sydney and Bianca Cannon, University of Sydney Around a quarter of women experience heavy periods. It probably seems normal to them, but it’s not something you just have to put up with.
From shutterstock.com February 9, 2020 Ibuprofen might make your periods lighter, but it’s not a long-term solution Mia Schaumberg, University of the Sunshine Coast A Twitter storm recently erupted over claims ibuprofen can reduce menstrual flow by up to 50%. There is some evidence ibuprofen could make your period lighter – but not by this much.
Women with bleeding disorders can wait up to 15 years to get appropriate testing and treatment. (Shutterstock) April 14, 2019 Heavy periods? You might have an undiagnosed bleeding disorder Paula James, Queen's University, Ontario In the run up to World Hemophilia Day, a clinician scientists shares what women need to know about heavy menstruation and bleeding disorders.