Heavy Bleeding
Heavy bleeding is classed as changing menstrual product more than every 2 hours or needing to use 2 products together. More than 80ml blood lost
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Many symptoms related to the menstrual cycle you may be experiencing can be reduced or mitigated by taking action. At Optimal Period we want to help you start your journey to change this.
Optimal Period is here to empower you to take control, we acknowledge it is not a one answer fits all and it may take some trial and error to find out what works for you. But there are solutions.
A list of symptoms, causes and management advice have been created to design your own, individualised management strategy.
It is important to note that if your symptoms are debilitating and affecting day-to-day activities these are not ’normal’ menstrual-related symptoms, no symptoms should be severe enough to stop you completing a usual day, whether this is the amount you are bleeding, stomach cramps or mood changes and we advise seeking medical advice.
Heavy bleeding is classed as changing menstrual product more than every 2 hours or needing to use 2 products together. More than 80ml blood lost
Managing your stomach cramp symptoms: ensure at least 5 portions of fruit and veg the week before your period, yoga/light exercise, heat patch/hot water bottle,
Back pain related to the menstrual cycle is usually muscle and caused by changes in hormones. Similar to menstrual cramps, prostaglandins are released which promote
Managing cold and flu symptoms: try taking vitamin C & zinc lozenges for the first 72 hours of symptoms and ensure basic hygiene, especially if
Managing breast soreness: ensure your bra is correctly fitted and supportive, use warm compresses or ice packs depending on which feels better, progressive muscle relaxation,
Ovulation bleeding is vaginal bleeding during or immediately before or after ovulation. Ovulation occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle and is caused by
Managing your emotions and mood: rest and have a break, be kind to yourself, daily activity/exercise for at least 30mins, think about sleep hygiene strategies
Managing your headache symptoms: ensure frequent hydration and strategies for stress relief, ibuprofen for simple headaches, for migraines ibuprofen may help but you may need
Lots of situations can result in periods becoming absent, however should you not have a period for 3 months then you need to discuss this