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) ...

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 ...

It is hard to explain just how debilitating heavy periods are to people that haven’t experienced them. Even in healthcare settings, it’s often not a comfortable topic – the ‘Just A Period’ survey ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new analysis has found that the mismanaged care of women who suffer from heavy bleeding while on their period is costing ...

As women age, their bodies go through a series of changes — many of which are natural parts of the aging process. One of the significant changes that occur in middle-aged women is related to their ...

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 ...

Menorrhagia (or heavy menstrual bleeding) and endometriosis may often show up together, but how endometriosis affects your period flow is a more indirect process. The inner lining of your uterus is ...

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 ...