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HEAVY PERIOD (Menorrhagia)
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Heavy Period'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Reproductive System by taking the free reproductive health quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON HEAVY PERIOD>Symptoms A heavy period is a period that includes heavy bleeding, or an excessively long duration of bleeding. This conditional is differentiated from uterine bleeding that happens outside the normal menstrual cycle. A heavy period is called menor rhagia (menor = menses, rhagia = excessive flow).Here are some signs of heavier than normal bleeding:
PrevalenceMenorrhagia is the most common condition presented to doctors from female patients, affecting 1 in 5 women. Prevalence increases with age, peaking between 30-49 years.PathogenesisThere are numerous causes of a heavy period, for example hormonal imbalance (Estrogen dominance). Unopposed estrogen can lead to excess growth / thickening of the uterus. Once the period comes, there will be more material to shed. The cause of estrogen dominance can be excess estrogen, or deficient progesterone.Alternatively, when capillary beds of the uterus are dilated due to inflammation or other causes, it can lead to heavier bleeding (Pitta type). Tearing of uterine tissue due to clots, fibroids, polyps, or endometriosis can lead to excessive bleeding. Fibroids are typically due to estrogen dominance in Kapha constitutions. Endometriosis is typically due to estrogen dominance in Vata-Pitta constitutions. Bleeding may occur during menses, or at irregular times, in the case of polyps or fibroids. When the menstrual cycle is short (<28 days) it may indicate progesterone deficiency in Vata/Pitta. When the menstrual cycle is long (> 28 days), it many indicate estrogen excess in Kapha constitutions. Causes by Dosha
The paradox is resolved by considering that most cases of heavy bleeding are caused by estrogen dominance. It is the excess estrogen that both aggravates Kapha and heavy bleeding. Lifestyle TipsRest, avoid heavy exercise during your period to prevent excess blood loss.Herb TipsBitters will reduce blood stasis, aid the liver in clearing estrogen, and reduce inflammation (yarrow, dandelion). In the case of a weak liver, alteratives, cholagogues, hepatoprotectives, and liver tonics (bhringaraj) may be selected accordind to the individual. Progesteronic and anti-estrogen herbs will reduce estrogen dominance (Chastetree, ashoka).Cooling astringents have a hemostatic effect and can help reduce blood flow (shepherd's purse, yarrow). Avoid vasodilators, diaphoretics, and blood movers while bleeding. However, once bleeding stops, these may be encouraged to reduce blood stasis if present. Menorrhagia can lead to loss of vitality and tiredness due to anemia. Blood tonics (sesame, nettles, seaweed, ashwagandha, etc) can help rebuild blood. Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Heavy Period' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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GOOEY
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RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Heavy Period'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Red Blood Cells
Anemia
Risk Factor: 30% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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General Inflammation
Risk Factor: 10% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Menstruation
Endometriosis
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
Complication: +1.7 times as often
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Clots in menstrual blood
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
Complication: +1.8 times as often
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Uterine Fibroids
Risk Factor: 70% more often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
Complication: +1.6 times as often
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Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
Risk Factor: 80% more often
Complication: +3.3 times as often
Complication: +3.3 times as often
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Long menstrual cycle
Risk Factor: 140% more often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
Complication: +2.4 times as often
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Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Risk Factor: 90% more often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
Complication: +1.4 times as often
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Circulation
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +2.9 times as often
Complication: +2.9 times as often
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Fertility
Pregnant in past
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Miscarriage (Past)
Risk Factor: 20% more often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
Complication: +1.2 times as often
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Birth Control Pill (Past or Current)
Risk Factor: 20% more often
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Biocharacteristics of 11,000 People Reporting Heavy Period
On average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Heavy Period were less aggravated than 62% of other symptoms. From the 11,000 people who reported Heavy Period in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTIC
AVG CLIENT LEVEL %
%CASES (#)
#IMBALANCE
Gooey Aggravates
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79.4%
23.6% (2,591)
7,069 have Gooey constitution
Kapha
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78.5%
39.2% (4,316)
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Heavy
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77.6%
35.0% (3,846)
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Oily
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73.2%
31.8% (3,502)
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sweet
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67.4%
32.5% (3,577)
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Sour
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61.0%
26.8% (2,946)
7,528 have Sour constitution
Cold
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57.9%
25.3% (2,782)
8,107 have Cold constitution
Salty
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56.4%
28.9% (3,178)
7,179 have Salty constitution
Pitta
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53.2%
32.6% (3,583)
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Toxic
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49.6%
30.9% (3,402)
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Hot
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47.6%
22.2% (2,438)
7,949 have Hot constitution
Pungent
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47.2%
18.3% (2,013)
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Difficult
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34.1%
33.0% (3,631)
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Bitter
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29.1%
22.0% (2,419)
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Vata
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28.1%
30.8% (3,386)
11,554 have Vata constitution
Light
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26.8%
22.3% (2,455)
9,391 have Light constitution
Astringent
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23.9%
19.0% (2,087)
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Risk Factors of Heavy Period
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Heavy Period.
Overall, 32.64% of people surveyed in this research study reported Heavy Period.
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SYMPTOM (Cases)
Cases With Both
% Reporting This
Increase from 32.64%
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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583
24.7%
20% less often
Feel overweight (25362)
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7861
31%
10% less often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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2989
15.2%
50% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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6569
39.3%
20% more often
Male (1336)
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23
Small number of cases
1.7%
90% less often
Female (26227)
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9062
34.6%
10% more often
Long menstrual cycle (5479)
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4351
79.4%
140% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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143
63%
90% more often
Clots in menstrual blood (14383)
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8459
58.8%
80% more often
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps (13471)
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7810
58%
80% more often
Abdominal swelling during menses (8840)
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5008
56.7%
70% more often
Uterine Fibroids (2888)
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1579
54.7%
70% more often
Endometriosis (2421)
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1319
54.5%
70% more often
Dark menstrual blood (13313)
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7186
54%
70% more often
Irregular Menstrual Cycle (7576)
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3858
50.9%
60% more often
Yellow vaginal discharge (1950)
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967
49.6%
50% more often
Strep Throat (1657)
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819
49.4%
50% more often
Bright red menstrual blood (13714)
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6714
49%
50% more often
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems (827)
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402
48.6%
50% more often
Insufficient Breast Milk (1651)
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797
48.3%
50% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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222
48.1%
50% more often
Pale menstrual blood (461)
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220
47.7%
50% more often
Can't afford to buy food (1909)
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900
47.1%
40% more often
Self Mutilation (1881)
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877
46.6%
40% more often
Tender breasts near menses (12814)
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5959
46.5%
40% more often
Kidney Infection (1649)
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767
46.5%
40% more often
Trauma-induced overeating (1603)
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738
46%
40% more often
Vaginal discharge (11456)
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5250
45.8%
40% more often
Cloudy urine (3984)
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1802
45.2%
40% more often
Prolapsed Uterus (769)
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347
45.1%
40% more often
White vaginal discharge (9653)
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4325
44.8%
40% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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396
44.7%
40% more often
Manic / giddy (2385)
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1062
44.5%
40% more often
Green mucus (1730)
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768
44.4%
40% more often
Boils (1160)
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515
44.4%
40% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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1043
44.1%
40% more often
Stole food or money to buy food (1041)
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459
44.1%
40% more often
Carbuncle (209)
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92
44%
30% more often
Ear pain/infection (5405)
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2367
43.8%
30% more often
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin (1304)
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571
43.8%
30% more often
Hot Flashes (6094)
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2667
43.8%
30% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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396
43.7%
30% more often
Unsupportive environment (3565)
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1557
43.7%
30% more often
Iron deficiency (7072)
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3091
43.7%
30% more often
Seizures (452)
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197
43.6%
30% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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465
43.6%
30% more often
Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)
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511
43.6%
30% more often
Defensive (225)
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98
43.6%
30% more often
Bladder / Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (5020)
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2182
43.5%
30% more often
Acne - painful (1966)
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856
43.5%
30% more often
Overeat because of spouse / kids (2718)
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1181
43.5%
30% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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1122
43.3%
30% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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308
43.3%
30% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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1718
43.3%
30% more often
Goiter (482)
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208
43.2%
30% more often
Croup (176)
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76
43.2%
30% more often
Excessive sleep (5994)
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2583
43.1%
30% more often
Past physical trauma (5997)
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2585
43.1%
30% more often
Muscles heavy / tired (6435)
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2766
43%
30% more often
Fainting (2169)
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929
42.8%
30% more often
Cysts (3366)
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1439
42.8%
30% more often
Sinus pain in cheeks (4378)
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1867
42.6%
30% more often
Flat rash (526)
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224
42.6%
30% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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594
42.5%
30% more often
Tongue frothy on edges (739)
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314
42.5%
30% more often
Burning sense of shame (3769)
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1603
42.5%
30% more often
Tense or Aching jaw (5411)
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2293
42.4%
30% more often
Self-loathing (6841)
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2900
42.4%
30% more often
Anemia (6770)
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2861
42.3%
30% more often
House hot (2856)
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1208
42.3%
30% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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98
42.2%
30% more often
Pain relieved by doubling over (2537)
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1070
42.2%
30% more often
Yellow mucus (3355)
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1417
42.2%
30% more often
Painful rash (516)
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218
42.2%
30% more often
Oppressed / disempowered (3669)
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1550
42.2%
30% more often
Peri-Menopausal (4251)
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1796
42.2%
30% more often
Diet pills, gums (5926)
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2502
42.2%
30% more often
Frequent Nose Bleeds (1500)
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633
42.2%
30% more often
Pretend Eating / Playing with Food (461)
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194
42.1%
30% more often
Shaky / Jitters (4508)
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1893
42%
30% more often
Hide food (3231)
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1356
42%
30% more often
Smoking to suppress appetite (3891)
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1634
42%
30% more often
Pain upper back (6439)
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2703
42%
30% more often
Pain on left side above heart (1752)
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735
42%
30% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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1042
41.9%
30% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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1099
41.9%
30% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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1124
41.9%
30% more often
Large amounts of mucus (2491)
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1042
41.8%
30% more often
Psychiatric Treatment (3639)
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1521
41.8%
30% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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122
41.8%
30% more often
House cold (5730)
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2394
41.8%
30% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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434
41.8%
30% more often
Panic Attacks / Anxiety Attack (10072)
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4200
41.7%
30% more often
Past sexual trauma (8088)
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3374
41.7%
30% more often
Feel judged for my weight (9359)
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3902
41.7%
30% more often
Hormonal cycle affects symptoms (13181)
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5478
41.6%
30% more often
Ankle pain (4184)
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1740
41.6%
30% more often
Dilated Pupil (518)
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215
41.5%
30% more often
Sinus Infection (5489)
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2277
41.5%
30% more often
Bronchitis (3856)
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1599
41.5%
30% more often
Skin problems on buttocks (3512)
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1456
41.5%
30% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Heavy Period
In this research study, people who report Heavy Period were likely to report the following:
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REPORTS
CASES WITH BOTH
INCREASE
%
NORMALLY
Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
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7810
+3.3 times
71%
21.59% (13,471 cases)
Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)
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505
+2.9 times
5%
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Long menstrual cycle
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4351
+2.4 times
40%
16.59% (5,479 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion
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4986
+2.0 times
45%
22.89% (21,898 cases)
Clots in menstrual blood
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8459
+1.8 times
77%
43.15% (14,383 cases)
Nipple Fissures / Candida / Skin Problems
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402
+1.8 times
4%
2.28% (827 cases)
Abdominal swelling during menses
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5008
+1.7 times
46%
26.48% (8,840 cases)
Restricting Food Intake
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5249
+1.7 times
48%
28.12% (15,613 cases)
Guarding area of pain
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396
+1.7 times
4%
2.38% (886 cases)
Dark menstrual blood
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7186
+1.7 times
65%
39.12% (13,313 cases)
Endometriosis
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1319
+1.7 times
12%
7.26% (2,421 cases)
Boils
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515
+1.6 times
5%
3.08% (1,160 cases)
Anemia
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2861
+1.6 times
26%
16.04% (6,770 cases)
Abdominal surgery
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411
+1.6 times
4%
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Pain relieved by doubling over
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1070
+1.6 times
10%
6.2% (2,537 cases)
Seizures
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197
+1.6 times
2%
1.25% (452 cases)
Tongue deviates to right/left
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176
+1.6 times
2%
1.26% (484 cases)
Artificial sweeteners
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2951
+1.6 times
27%
17.04% (8,589 cases)
Exercising as punishment
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749
+1.6 times
7%
4.43% (2,175 cases)
Uterine Fibroids
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1579
+1.6 times
14%
8.89% (2,888 cases)
Kidney Infection
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767
+1.6 times
7%
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Irregular Menstrual Cycle
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3858
+1.6 times
35%
22.5% (7,576 cases)
Self Mutilation
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877
+1.5 times
8%
5.17% (1,881 cases)
Pancreatitis
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166
+1.5 times
2%
1.3% (498 cases)
Yellow vaginal discharge
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967
+1.5 times
9%
5.87% (1,950 cases)
Exercise aggravates symptoms
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1840
+1.5 times
17%
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges
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314
+1.5 times
3%
1.96% (739 cases)
Hirsutism / Female Facial Hair on Chin
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571
+1.5 times
5%
3.29% (1,304 cases)
Trauma-induced overeating
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738
+1.5 times
7%
4.62% (1,603 cases)
Pain sudden onset
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1626
+1.5 times
15%
9.9% (3,992 cases)
Sore eye muscles
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954
+1.5 times
9%
5.97% (2,328 cases)
Poor diet
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4061
+1.5 times
37%
24.63% (11,384 cases)
Smoking to suppress appetite
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1634
+1.5 times
15%
9.99% (3,891 cases)
Bright red menstrual blood
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6714
+1.5 times
61%
40.84% (13,714 cases)
Tarry black stools
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610
+1.5 times
6%
4.02% (1,494 cases)
Food Poisoning
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387
+1.5 times
4%
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Pain on left side above heart
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735
+1.5 times
7%
4.69% (1,752 cases)
Currently/recently on a diet
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3968
+1.5 times
36%
24.25% (11,960 cases)
Manic / giddy
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1062
+1.5 times
10%
6.75% (2,385 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting
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318
+1.5 times
3%
2.03% (817 cases)
Pressure in eye
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950
+1.5 times
9%
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Strep Throat
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819
+1.5 times
7%
4.74% (1,657 cases)
Insufficient Breast Milk
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797
+1.5 times
7%
4.74% (1,651 cases)
Ear pain/infection
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2367
+1.5 times
22%
14.98% (5,405 cases)
Sour sweat
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944
+1.5 times
9%
6.13% (2,316 cases)
Iron deficiency
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3091
+1.5 times
28%
19.17% (7,072 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter
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515
+1.5 times
5%
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Tense muscles when stressed
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3445
+1.5 times
31%
21.33% (9,005 cases)
Tooth ache
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1165
+1.5 times
11%
7.57% (2,997 cases)
Dilated Pupil
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215
+1.4 times
2%
1.38% (518 cases)
Frequent Nose Bleeds
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633
+1.4 times
6%
4.14% (1,500 cases)
Migraines
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3312
+1.4 times
30%
20.82% (8,013 cases)
Laryngitis
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396
+1.4 times
4%
2.78% (906 cases)
Yellow bump on eye
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186
+1.4 times
2%
1.39% (535 cases)
Acne - painful
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856
+1.4 times
8%
5.56% (1,966 cases)
Sharp abdominal pain
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2214
+1.4 times
20%
13.92% (5,537 cases)
Chest Pain
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1122
+1.4 times
10%
6.96% (2,589 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night
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607
+1.4 times
6%
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Tonsil Stones
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864
+1.4 times
8%
5.58% (2,415 cases)
Frequent Nausea
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1926
+1.4 times
18%
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Joint pain after eating
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308
+1.4 times
3%
2.1% (712 cases)
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
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6502
+1.4 times
59%
41.32% (19,304 cases)
Vaginal discharge
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5250
+1.4 times
48%
33.73% (11,456 cases)
Skin problems on ears
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611
+1.4 times
6%
4.22% (1,503 cases)
Can't afford to buy food
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900
+1.4 times
8%
5.63% (1,909 cases)
Vomiting
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471
+1.4 times
4%
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Past physical trauma
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2585
+1.4 times
24%
16.93% (5,997 cases)
Purging Food
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1130
+1.4 times
10%
7.06% (2,856 cases)
Gallstones / Attack
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739
+1.4 times
7%
4.95% (1,914 cases)
Fatty fried food
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3985
+1.4 times
36%
25.49% (11,744 cases)
Fibromyalgia
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1172
+1.4 times
11%
7.84% (3,094 cases)
Frequent Hiccup
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950
+1.4 times
9%
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Tender breasts near menses
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5959
+1.4 times
54%
38.61% (12,814 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed
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434
+1.4 times
4%
2.86% (1,038 cases)
Dizzy / Light-headed
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4560
+1.4 times
41%
29.32% (11,401 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes
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1043
+1.4 times
9%
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Dark Yellow Urine
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4103
+1.4 times
37%
26.48% (10,665 cases)
Pain upper back
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2703
+1.4 times
25%
17.94% (6,439 cases)
Pain lower back
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6777
+1.4 times
62%
44.53% (19,881 cases)
Cysts
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1439
+1.4 times
13%
9.34% (3,366 cases)
Shortness of Breath
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2569
+1.4 times
23%
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Location of abdominal pain moves
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2045
+1.4 times
19%
13.68% (5,432 cases)
Bluish nail-beds
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873
+1.4 times
8%
5.76% (2,239 cases)
Goiter
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208
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (482 cases)
Pale menstrual blood
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220
+1.4 times
2%
1.44% (461 cases)
Strong hunger
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6010
+1.4 times
55%
39.61% (31,540 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck
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2091
+1.4 times
19%
13.69% (5,244 cases)
Skin problems on genitals
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971
+1.4 times
9%
6.49% (2,395 cases)
Hives
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991
+1.4 times
9%
6.49% (2,397 cases)
Gain weight easily
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6673
+1.4 times
61%
43.99% (35,031 cases)
Burning sense of shame
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1603
+1.4 times
15%
10.82% (3,769 cases)
Hunched / Rounded shoulders / Excessive upper back curve
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1726
+1.4 times
16%
11.55% (4,193 cases)
Tense or Aching jaw
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2293
+1.4 times
21%
15.16% (5,411 cases)
Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces
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1559
+1.4 times
14%
10.11% (3,898 cases)
Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush
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2913
+1.4 times
26%
18.78% (7,286 cases)
Keloids
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609
+1.4 times
6%
4.34% (1,593 cases)
Clammy Skin
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1094
+1.4 times
10%
7.24% (2,812 cases)
Difficulty expectorating
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594
+1.4 times
5%
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Detergent allergy
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1291
+1.4 times
12%
8.69% (3,204 cases)
Past sexual trauma
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3374
+1.4 times
31%
22.46% (8,088 cases)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
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1629
+1.4 times
15%
10.87% (4,107 cases)
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