As someone who has experienced a mitigated heavy menstrual cycle, I understand just how uncomfortable and inconvenient it can be. I’ve had to change my tampon more frequently than the usual three to four hours. When I was younger, I had to deal with leakage from time to time. It was not a fun time and I can’t imagine how it is like for people with abnormally heavy periods. If you find yourself changing or soaking through a pad or tampon every hour for at least an entire day and getting severe cramps that impede on your usual activities, talk with your doctor. Heavy periods can be caused by subtle health problems that can lead to other health issues.
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