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The correct medical definition of heavy periods is the passage of more than 80ml of blood every period. It is seldom realistic or practical, however, to really measure the blood loss and so doctors rely on the woman's description of her period.

Periods are considered heavy when:

1. A woman bleeds for more than 8 to 10 days, particularly if this is repeated month after month.

2. A woman bleeds so much that it is difficult for her to attend her job. She may be forced to plan her holidays and leisure time according to the timings of her period.

Menstruation or Menstrual Cycle is a normal phenomenon that takes place regularly throughout a woman’s reproductive age. It indicates the overall health status of a woman. Heavy bleeding, irregular cycle, severe pain, premenstrual syndrome and other related problems form an integral part of the most common Menstrual Problems.

Amenorrhoea, Menorrhagia, and Dysmenorrhoea are some of the most common of all Menstrual Problems. Amenorrhoea is characterized by delayed onset or a stoppage of menstruation. Menorrhagia, on the other hand, refers to heavy bleeding during menstruation. Dysmenorrhoea is condition characterized by excessive pain and cramping during menstruation. Most of the Menstrual Problems are caused by hormonal or chemical imbalances in the body.