Are My Heavy Periods A Medical Problem?
Print this page, and complete the quiz about heavy bleeding.
Once completed, discuss the results with the Doctor.
Once completed, discuss the results with the Doctor.
| 1 | Do you often wear a tampon and a pad for double protection? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 2 | Does your bleeding last longer than 7 days? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 3 | Does heavy bleeding affect your social, athletic, or sexual activities? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 4 | Does heavy bleeding ever cause you to miss work? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 5 | Do you worry about having bleeding accidents during your cycle? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 6 | Do you avoid traveling or leaving home because of heavy bleeding? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 7 | Do you carry a change of clothes with you due to heavy bleeding? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 8 | Do you have to change your tampon or pad more than every 2 hours? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 9 | Do you have a family history of bleeding problems? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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| 10 | Do you pass blood clots (bigger than a nickel)? |
Always
Sometimes
Never |
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If you answered "always" or "sometimes" to any of the questions (especially if you are over 35 years old), make an appointment to see the doctor. You may have menorrhagia or a different medical condition that warrants attention.
If you answered "never" to all of the questions, but you are still worried about your menstrual period, discuss your concerns with the doctor.
Make an appointment to see the doctor. Print this page and bring it wth you to your appointment.