Do you suffer from heavy menstrual periods? 🩸 If so, we feel your pain. Knowing what you’re dealing with can help you figure out how to better support yourself. Here are a few fast facts: 1. It has a name: Heavy menstrual bleeding is also known as menorrhagia 2. The size of blood clots, or the length of bleeding matters: According to the CDC, you may suffer from menorrhagia if your blood clots are bigger than a quarter or if you need to change your pad or tampon every two hours 3. You aren’t alone! At least 1 in 5 women are impacted by menorrhagia 4. While a heavy flow often comes with a whole host of complications, it may also put you at risk for developing iron deficiency — or iron deficiency anemia — which can be marked by symptoms of fatigue or headaches To learn more about iron deficiency in women and the specific labs to request from your healthcare provider, head to the link in our bio. 💊 #fertilityrescripted #periods #menstrualcycle #menorrhagia #painfulperiods #heavyperiods #periodproblems #womenshealth #fertility #periodtips #irondeficiency