One of the most common gynaecological complaints is abnormally heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding is known by the medical term called “menorrhagia”. It is observed that during menstruation, women lose about 30 to 45 mm of blood over 4 to 5 days. The average blood loss can be compared to about 2 to 3 tablespoons.  But when it comes to heavy bleeding, the patient tends to bleed more, usually loses double the amount of blood and it may last longer than seven days or more.

Heavy bleeding is itself a serious symptom, but still, other menorrhagia symptoms may indicate that the patient is suffering from a serious health issue.

👉If the patient has to change pads every hour due to severe bleeding or if this heavy bleeding continues for more than 5 days, then it’s a sign that the woman may be suffering from menorrhagia. Generally, heavy bleeding does not last more than 3 days.

👉If someone has to use more than one-period equipment at a time, then it may indicate that this heavy bleeding is menorrhagia.

👉If the menstrual flow lasts more than 7 days, then it may be a sign that something is not normal.

👉If someone experiences shortness of breath especially during the period days then maybe this is a symptom of menorrhagia.  As discussed before, heavy blood release leads to iron deficiency or anaemia, which may cause excessive fatigue.

To conclude -

A woman who suffers from menorrhagia will constantly feel pain in the pelvic area or the lower abdominal area. A constant heavy feeling in the abdominal area can also be a sign of menorrhagia.

Sources - https://www.healthkart.com/connect/what-is-menorrhagia-and-how-can-it-be-cured/

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