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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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH TIPS DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These BiocharacteristicsEverything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Heavy Period', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILE
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Recipes ![]() Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' tasteTo learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.ANTI-ESTROGENICReduces estrogen, which reduces thickness of the uterus endometrium, pelvic congestive disorders like fibroids, and frequently dysmenorrhea as well.PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.AROMATASE-INHIBITORBlocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3HEAVY PERIOD IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUEIf you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Heavy Period'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.![]() Symptoms Tell A Story The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. Are 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: RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe 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.Biocharacteristics of 11,000 People Reporting Heavy PeriodOn 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:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG 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.
SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With Both% Reporting ThisIncrease 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:
REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%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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