Jenny asked
My flow is very heavy
Asked in Portuguese, translated automatically. See the original
Soso answered
It's normal to have days with a heavier flow, but excessively heavy flow isn't something you just have to endure.
It's super common for the blood to come out more strongly in the first few days of your period and then gradually decrease. The problem is when the flow becomes so intense that it starts to interfere with your life or shows signs that you're losing too much blood.
Most people bleed for 3 to 7 days, and the first period can be much shorter and lighter. Tell an adult if you need to change your pad every 1 or 2 hours, if your period lasts more than 7 days, if you pass clots larger than about 2.5 cm, if blood leaks onto your clothes or bed, if you stop doing your daily activities because of your period, or if you're always tired or short of breath.
If you experience any of these signs, an adult can take you to the doctor to check if everything is okay and find ways to make your cycle more manageable. You can use the SosĂ´ app to record the days your flow is heavier, as showing this history to an adult or doctor is very helpful.
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