Definition

• Menstrual bleeding is abnormal and excessive when any of the following occur:
  • More than 7 days (1 week) of bleeding
  • More than 6 well-soaked pads or tampons per day
  • Periods occur more frequently than every 21 days
  • Any bleeding or spotting between regular periods
• On a practical level, however, if a woman feels that the amount of bleeding is excessive or heavier than her normal periods, she should discuss this with her doctor. An increase of two or more tampons or pads per day or an increase in duration of 3 or more days is significant.

See More Appropriate Topic (instead of this one) If

• MENSTRUAL PERIOD, MISSED OR LATE
• Questions about EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION