What Counts as Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

No one really tested the absorbency of menstrual products with real period blood beforenot even the manufacturers themselves.

Researchers tested tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups and discs, and period underwear.

So how can you tell when you should seek medical attention?

Dysmenorrhea, the medical term for menstrual cramps, can be either primary or secondary.

Endometriosis and Menstrual Cramps

Endometriosis is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea.

It can feel different for everyone, but pain is the most common symptom.

Published online July 31, 2023.doi:10.1136/bmjsrh-2023-201895

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Heavy Menstrual Bleeding.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Dysmenorrhea: Painful Periods.