About 3 million U.S. women each year see a healthcare professional because of heavy periods. While not life threatening, Heavy Monthly Bleeding can keep you from your regular physical, leisure, and social activities during your monthly periods. Learn more >

Monthly menstrual periods are considered too heavy if a woman needs to change her sanitary pad or tampon every hour for several hours in a row. Find out what's involved in getting diagnosed and read patient stories from women who live with heavy periods. Read more >

Some women live with Heavy Monthly Bleeding (HMB) because they are unaware that it is a medical condition that can be treated. For others, they may not have known about treatment options or the treatment options for HMB have been unacceptable to them. Find out more >

If you have menstrual bleeding so heavy that it is disruptive and gets in the way of your daily activities, you should talk with your healthcare professional. Even though it can be a sensitive subject, it's important to have an honest talk if you are having heavy periods. Get tips on talking to your healthcare professional >

Resources are available to help you track your monthly periods, talk with your healthcare professional, understand medical terms, and find additional information. Printable resources include a "How to Tell" Questionnaire, Healthcare Professional Discussion Guide, and Menstrual Cycle Diary. See available resources >