TMI Question (heavy periods)

RondackHiker · February 2014

I just saw this sign in the midwife's office. I have known I have a heavier period, but the second and third bullets blew me away.

Do most women really only use three pads or tampons a day? And is it really that strange to do tampon and light pad?

RondackHiker · February 2014

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RondackHiker · February 2014

Damn it! Won't attach and won't let me edit!

phunkyphish · February 2014

That seems weird. I frequently use more than 3 per day, and almost always back up a tampon with a liner, but never really considered myself to be a super heavy bleeder.

RondackHiker · February 2014

phunkyphish said:
That seems weird. I frequently use more than 3 per day, and almost always back up a tampon with a liner, but never really considered myself to be a super heavy bleeder.

I know I am heavy, and plan to do something about that at some point... But only three a day? I use like three times that. At least. Three a day blows my mind. That seems low.

thetheisens · February 2014

Aren't you suppose to use more than three tampons a day? Like for sanitary reasons alone. Only changing your tampon or pad three times a day gives me the icks. Sex, no thank you. Yes, I am tired, bitchy, and hangry all at the same time(though this probably affects dh's quality of life more than mine). Yes clots. Really, I feel like most of that shit is normal and not extreme.

wiggyslilsis · February 2014

I consider my period to be really light and I use 2/3 pads or tampons a day.

secretsout · February 2014

On the heavier days I definitely go through more than three. Even on the lighter days I usually change more than that even if I don't NEED to. I do double up on heavier days but mostly because I'm paranoid.

And it does impact my sexual activity because I don't really want to deal with all that.

angelashly · February 2014

I go through a tampon every 1.5-2 hours on my heavy days. I also have clots and cramps so bad.

msdrdg · February 2014

On day one, I am going thru a overnight pad at least ever 2 hours. On day 2-5 I could go all day on a regular pad, I don't cause gross, but I could.

Sex, ewwww, no.

Clots, doesn't everybody?

angelashly · February 2014

Oh and I'm exhausted and I crave red meat.

I need to get on BC again

LadyXaverian · February 2014

On heavy days (usually day 1 and/or 2) I probably go through 6 changes, and I double up. Yes to some clots (normal, right??) No to sex even on medium or light days. I don't think I'm more fatigued than usual.

On medium to light days, 3 changes is about right and I don't double up. (ETA: On light days, like PP, I could go all day with one pad, but ew.)

My periods are definitely heavier than they were pre-DD, but I was on BCP for 15 years. I didn't know this was a problem I needed to deal with.

littlestjerry · February 2014

I go through a super plus in like an hour and half to two hours. And use probably 7 or 8 tampons a day. Pads-no, just no. But I do need liners even with a tampon. I'm so jealous of 2-3 a day!

Eta: and no sex. No way, no how.

Pips09 · February 2014

I think I have a much lighter than average period. I could easily use one pad a day, maybe two on a heavy day. I change it more often than that, because gross, but not because of the flow. Mine also last about 3 days, sometimes less.

ETA: sometimess I actually worry that it's abnormal to be so light.

wiggyslilsis · February 2014

My mom had ablation done but they basically said she can't get pregnant now. Are there different kinds you can get? She no longer has a period. I might get one
If I don't get a hysterectomy because of endometriosis. My flow is light but I pass quarter or larger clots consistently...that is basically what my period is.

Helenahhandbasket · February 2014

I use a cup now, but when I was using tampons, I maybe used 3-4 a day. I would use a liner on my 2 heaviest days.

bulbasaur359 · February 2014

Answered yes to all but the first. I use ultra tampons now with a pad for backup. My cycles are getting longer though. Most lately have been like 45 days then worse pms hormones than normal. Need to see my gyno. I am also anemic all damn month probably bc of my cycle. I hate my period and it greatly affects the quality of life while on it. I wish clots were only quarter sized lol. When I see my new gyno I'll be discussing everything with her. I would like to have another baby and am 35 so should have time but my cycles worry me. Sorry this is kinda unorganized. Plus mobile.

bulbasaur359 · February 2014

There's meds to reduce bleeding?!? I want some! I hope they help you @estwd2.

wiggyslilsis · February 2014

@estwd2 I hope the medicine works!

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