During early pregnancy, some people may experience heavy implantation bleeding, which is generally lighter than a normal period. Contact your healthcare provider if you have heavy bleeding accompanied ...

The process of pregnancy is full of surprises, and at times, your body sends signals that seem confusing or threatening. A light bleeding in the second trimester (weeks 13 to 28) can be considered one ...

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) ...

Heavy menstruation is unlikely after endometrial ablation. That said, the goal of the procedure is to stop, shorten, or lessen your menstrual flow — not put a stop to your overall menstrual cycle.

Almost every woman will experience abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) at least once in her lifetime. AUB accounts for approximately one third of gynecologic outpatient visits 1 and about 10% of visits to ...

Real talk: Periods can be unpredictable. Whether your period is suddenly shorter than normal, you got it twice in one month, or you're randomly spotting, it can be confusing when your cycle is ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than an inconvenience in adolescents: It often leads to significant medical complications, in addition to disruptions in quality of life. While measuring the true ...

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

Share on Pinterest Heavy menstrual bleeding is common during perimenopause and can lead to iron deficiency anemia, a well-known cause of fatigue. Maskot/Getty Images A recent study found that abnormal ...