Let’s talk about your period

The menstrual cycle
Menstruation, or a period, is the shedding of the lining of the womb through the vagina as part of the menstrual cycle, which usually happens every month from puberty to menopause.
Over time, periods tend to stabilize in length, frequency and amount of blood lost.
The average blood loss is around 30-40ml per cycle, in other words, up to 8 regular tampons per period!
Watch the film with Maestro from “Once upon a time” to learn more.
How heavy is my period?
As periods vary for each woman, it can be difficult for you to know if your period is so heavy that it should be treated or not.

One in three women experience HMB at some point in their lives. However, there are multiple treatments available, so you don’t need to put up with it.
Watch the video to learn more about HMB from Agnaldo Lopes Da Silva Filho, Brazil.
What causes HMB?
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) can be due to a number of causes. Most of the time HMB is simply due to a hormonal imbalance, but in some cases there might be a disease of the uterus causing heavy bleeding.
