Suddenly, I’ve been experiencing heavy flow of blood which is strange actually, because I’ve always been one with a very light flow. Should I be concerned?
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Suddenly, I’ve been experiencing heavy flow of blood which is strange actually, because I’ve always been one with a very light flow. Should I be concerned?
Hmm…this may mean that you have an irregular blood disorder. It may also mean you have an infection, this includes infections of the sexually transmitted variety. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, or any infection on the lining of the uterus can cause heavy bleeding. So if you have been having unprotected sex and are noticing unusual menstruation, it’s a good idea to see a doctor ASAP. If you do have an STD, there are many medications that can help you out.
The definition of a heavy period is losing more than 80ml of blood or going through an extra absorbent pad or super plus tampon less than every couple of hours, or your menstruation lasts longer than 8 days.
Should this be happening to either you or someone you know, you should bring this issue up with your primary care provider.