Heavy periods: when to be worried?

Vaginal Health
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Hi! Sorry for the TMI in advance…

I suffer from really heavy periods. I get through a super tampon in an hour or two sometimes, and when I stand up and have a shower in the morning it feels like a ridiculous amount of blood.

I don’t want to go back onto hormonal contraception (it didn’t really help anyway), but any tips on how to make it more manageable?

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Hey Ellen.

I’m in the same boat. Nothing I’ve found has actually made much difference to the flow, but:

  • Organic tampons seem to have helped with cramps and irritation with having to constantly swap them compared to the standard ones.
  • Period pants are a lifesaver. I used to dread sleeping on a heavy period but I use Modibodi’s overnight ones and they’re AMAZING.

Hope that helps <3

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Thanks @Amy01 ! I love period pants, so that’s a great shout. Will try the eco tampons too :slight_smile:

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Hopping in here @Ellen1001 as a reminder that you can talk to your GP or a medical professional at any time if your heavy period feels like something you need help with, or you’re uncomfortable at all. They’re there to help manage those tricky mega-periods!

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Hey Ellen,

I second the period pants! I really love mine, they also make me feel a lot more relaxed on my period. I also used to have really heavy periods and was on the pill. I found going dairy free helped lighten them, doesn’t hurt to try?!

Also I get most of my info from this hormone specialist

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