Even one day of having your period can feel like plenty long enough, especially if you’re dealing with lingering premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, like cramps, bloating, headaches, or menstrually related migraines. (Not to mention the sheer inconvenience of taking several more bathroom breaks than you’d usually take.) But if your period lasts longer than a week, or you’re soaking through menstrual products at a rapid rate, it’s natural to wonder whether something is off with your cycle—and to vent about the number of tampons you’re going through per month. (After all, they’re not cheap, and the discriminatory tampon tax is still a thing.)
Having a period that lasts longer than seven days or a period that is especially heavy was previously called menorrhagia. But to avoid confusion about whether menorrhagia could refer to a period that is heavy, long, or both, the International Federation o
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