People who are in the upper five to six tablespoons are considered to have heavy menstrual bleeding. Not ovulating regularly (anovulation) is common during adolescence and perimenopause, and is a common cause of temporarily absent or heavy menstrual periods. “Having a menstrual cycle is like gaining another vital sign — like your blood pressure or pulse. Common conditions that sometimes appear during the teenage years in particular include polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. If your periods become very irregular after having regular cycles for at least six months, it’s also worth speaking to a GP.

Source: Irish Examiner March 27, 2018 08:45 UTC