{"id":1506,"date":"2022-05-02T13:30:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T13:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-obgyn-associates\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:04:13","slug":"the-top-treatments-for-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-are-heavy-periods-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/south-miami-obgyn-associates\/blog\/the-top-treatments-for-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-are-heavy-periods-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top Treatments for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Are Heavy Periods Normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding?<\/span><\/p>\n

A woman is thought to have a heavy flow when she has to change her tampons or pads every two to three hours (or even less) because of heavy flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Heavy menstrual flow can be highly annoying and often painfully uncomfortable. Many women assume this is normal and are often told the flow may change after having a baby. While this sometimes does occur, the best approach is to see your ob-gyn to rule out any triggering medical conditions. Diet and vitamins can also help. Also, make sure to schedule a <\/span>gynecology examination in Miami<\/span><\/a> if you notice clots in period blood, experience spotting in between periods, and\/or constantly feel breathless and tired.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Lighten Period Flow with Diet<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sometimes, simple changes in one\u2019s diet could make a difference in terms of heavy menstrual flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

For starters, drinking plenty of water can keep your blood volume at a healthy level. This is extremely important after experiencing heavy bleeding. You can start by adding four to six additional cups of water daily to what you\u2019ve already been drinking. Drinking electrolyte drinks could also help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from water, adding more vitamin C-rich foods to your diet is also recommended including citrus fruits such as grapefruits and oranges, kiwis, strawberries, green and red peppers, broccoli, and brussels sprouts. The body needs vitamin C to absorb iron better. Eating iron-rich foods can also be extremely helpful, especially when it comes to preventing anemia. Iron-rich foods include turkey and chicken meat, lean beef, oysters, tofu, spinach, and beans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamins for Heavy Menstrual Ble<\/b>eding<\/b><\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re looking for ways how to lighten your period flow, ask your OB-GYN about taking certain supplements and vitamins for heavy menstrual bleeding. An OB-GYN can determine if these vitamins are something you need and, if you do, what the appropriate dosage would be. Some of the most common vitamins and supplements generally recommended include:<\/span><\/p>\n