The largest and longest running clinical trial of medical therapies for heavy periods has found that women can be greatly helped by having treatments just from their GP, with most avoiding hospital ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If your periods have gotten heavier, longer, or suddenly clot-heavy as you’ve moved into your 40s, you’re far from alone. Many people enter a new ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heavy periods aren’t just inconvenient (and expensive, given the cost of pads and tampons). They can often be painful, causing ...

Heavy periods that cause blood loss can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Puberty, perimenopause, and certain chronic illnesses can increase the risk of anemia from heavy periods. Eating a diet rich in ...