Period talk is still somewhat taboo, which can make it difficult for people to know whether or not they have a heavier than average flow. (Illustration: Katie Martin for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) ...

Could your heavy flow be cause for concern? Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, tells The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of Von Willebrand disease (VWD), a blood disorder that ...

Blood clots the size of raisins are normal during a heavy flow, but large, persistent clots may be a sign of an underlying condition.

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Your menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of your last period and the ...

If a person is losing a lot of blood from a heavy period, and it is making them feel weak, dizzy, or sick, they should visit the emergency room (ER). Treatment may include medications to slow the ...

Your period has always been a monthly visitor, but lately, it’s overstaying its welcome with increasing intensity. If you’re experiencing heavier periods in your middle years, you’re not alone. This ...

Heavy or prolonged periods can cause iron deficiency anemia. Anemia may impact periods, but this requires further research. Iron deficiency anemia occurs if people do not have enough iron in the body ...

Vitamin K, crucial for blood clotting and bone health, is often overlooked. Deficiency symptoms include easy bruising, heavy ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...

Even if you’re not relying on a trusty cycle tracker, everyone has their sure-fire signs that their period is about to begin. Maybe you get a breakout or start to feel more sensitive. Me? I start to ...