07/10/2026
How heavy is too heavy? It’s one of those questions so many women never think to ask, because when you’ve always had heavy periods, they just feel like your normal 🩸
I hear it all the time: women sleeping on a towel every month, carrying spare underwear in their handbag “just in case”, and knowing exactly where every bathroom is in the shopping centre. They’ve become so used to managing it that it doesn’t even occur to them that it might not be normal. And when they have mentioned it, plenty have been told it’s nothing to worry about.
Heavy periods always have a reason behind them. Sometimes it’s hormonal, sometimes it’s something structural, and sometimes it’s something else entirely, which is exactly why it’s worth getting the right testing done rather than just pushing through.
So go through the checklist and be honest with yourself. If even one of those sounds familiar, it’s worth having a chat with your healthcare provider.
This post is for education only and isn’t medical advice or a diagnosis. Every body is different, so please chat to your own healthcare provider about your symptoms.