How much period blood is 'normal'? And which sanitary product holds the most blood?
- Written by: Phoebe Holdenson Kimura, Lecturer and GP, University of Sydney
ShutterstockHeavy menstrual bleeding or heavy periods affect up to a quarter of women and people who menstruate, and can impact quality of life. Women who have had heavy periods for a long time often consider this normal, or something to be simply put up with.
Diagnosing heavy periods has traditionally been based on the nature of bleeding. Women...
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