Surfing The Crimson Wave: A Practical Guide To Heavy Flow

At Lunapads, we’ve learned that every period is different. Some of our customers manage their flow with a few pads or a trusty pair of period underwear, and carry on about their day. Other customers – well, they’re really surfing the crimson wave. Heavy flow, or menorrhagia, is commonly defined as the loss of 80 ml of blood in a single period. If you’ve had to change your pad or tampon every hour, change a pad in the middle of the night or dealt with clots that are straight up alarming, you know the challenges of heavy flow. It can be a total pain, but it can be managed and you have options to make things better. Go See Your Doctor Your doctor can help you rule out any problems or conditions that might be causing the crimson tidalwave. Even with a clean bill of health, heavy flow might mean that you are more susceptible to certain conditions, like iron deficiency anemia. Furthermore, your doctor might be able to help you determine if medications to slow your flow, like hormonal birth control, are right for you. Consider A Cup A menstrual cup can be a great choice for managing heavy […]