This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. If your periods have gotten heavier, longer, or suddenly clot-heavy as you’ve moved into your 40s, you’re far from alone. Many people enter a new ...

Treatment options for heavy periods include hormonal contraceptives, tranexamic acid, progestins, and some surgical procedures. Heavy menstrual bleeding, known scientifically as menorrhagia, can be ...

Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that can cause bleeding between menstrual periods. Endometrial hyperplasia causes the ...

Passing blood clots when you're not on your period, or experiencing a sudden gush of blood, isn't always cause for alarm. Heavy bleeding may be the sign of temporary hormonal imbalance or medication ...

Endometriosis can cause extremely painful periods with heavy bleeding and other symptoms. Our resident endometriosis expert has answers to your questions. Share on Pinterest supersizer/Getty Images ...

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 ...

For many people who menstruate, there’s the collective feeling of dread when it comes to “that time of the month.” While most get their period every four weeks, some people may menstruate more often ...