Heavy periods affect more than 10 million Americans a year and could be due to a bleeding disorder, hormone imbalance, or your birth control.

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) ...

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

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 ...

Most people lose around 2–3 tablespoons of blood during their period. People with heavy periods may lose twice as much. Fatigue or weakness may be signs that a person is losing too much blood. This ...

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 ...

Growing knowledge of menopause means we're talking about it more than ever before - but what about the symptoms of ...

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 ...