Search results for Heavy periods

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• Missed or late periods

  Find out about the causes of missed or late periods and when to seek medical help.

• Periods and fertility in the menstrual cycle

  The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods around every 28 days.

• How contraception affects periods

  Find out how different methods of contraception may affect your periods, including making them lighter, heavier or stop altogether.

• Vaginal bleeding between periods or after sex

  Find out about bleeding between periods or after sex, including what causes it and when to get medical help.

• PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

  Find out more about PMS (premenstrual syndrome), the symptoms women can experience before their period, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

• Symptoms of menopause and perimenopause

  Find out about the different symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause, including hot flushes, a change in periods and mood changes.

• Starting your periods

  Most girls start their periods when they're about 12, but they can start as early as 8, so it's important to talk to girls from an early age to make sure they're prepared.

• Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy

  Find out about vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, including causes and where to get help.

• Early or premature menopause

  Find out about early or premature menopause, when a woman's periods stop before the age of 45, and the treatment available.

• What are menopause and perimenopause?

  Find out about menopause and perimenopause, including when they happen and how symptoms may affect you.