Prolonged periods are a very real problem that a lot of women face and we’re here
to help you get through it.
This issue is represented by a period that lasts more than 7 days in length or by a heavy
flow that requires you to change your pad or tampon every hour.
This is also known as menorrhagia and is unfortunately quite common.
It can be caused by quite a few things, some of these are endemetriosis, side effects from an IUD or hormonal imbalance
If you’re someone who struggles with this, remember to speak with a doctor as most cases
are treatable and for the time being, here are a few tips to get you through the long week.
Try switching over from pads and tampons to a menstrual cup!
If you are comfortable using them they can be absolutely life changing as they can collect
a much larger quantity of blood and can be worn for upto 12 hours depending on your flow.
They’re also completely leak proof when worn correctly.
Even better, they are made of soft silicone and are reusable for upto 10 years so you
won’t need to spend money on buying a more pads and tampons to combat your extra long period!
If your mind is constantly on leaks and stains try using period panties that directly absorb
your menstrual blood and can be washed and reused over and over again.
You can also wear these along with your pads or tampons for a little extra peace of mind!
If you’re out of XL pads and need something to last you through the night just use 2 regular
length pads and overlap them on your underwear creating your own DIY extra long pad that
will make sure you wake up without it looking like a crime scene!
Stash an extra jacket or shirt in a convenient place for that unfortunate occasion where
your clothes get stained.
Just tie it around your waist for a simple and stylish solution that will get you through
the day!
Instead of giving up and tossing out your favourite panties when they inevitably get
stained, rinse them with cold water to remove as much of the stain as possible and mix baking
soda with some cold water to form a thick paste and layer it over the stain letting
it sit overnight.
Then just wash it as usual and your underwear is salvaged!
Build yourself a cute period kit and store it in your purse to deal with those stretched
out cycles and unexpected visits from aunt flow!
Fill it with some pads, tampons and panty liners, an extra pair of underwear, a plastic
bag to store stained underwear, painkillers for cramps and wet wipes
These will come to the rescue whenever you need!
Regular exercise has been proven to regulate the duration and flow of periods over time
as well as help reduce cramps!
If you are too uncomfortable during this time of month to go to a gym, just take walks instead
or try some yoga poses that help with period pain such as the happy baby pose or the fish pose.
Having prolonged or heavy periods means that your body might run low on iron from the high
volume of blood loss.
To makeup for this you can take an iron tablet for a few days before your period and during
it as well.
Take it with a small glass of orange juice as the vitamin C will enhance the iron absorption
in your body as well!
Finally, if you’re periods are lasting for longer than 10-12 days or you are going through
several pads and tampons an hour speak to a doctor about getting a prescription to hormone
regulating oral contraceptives.
These will help regulate the beginning and end of your period and help with a heavy flow
too!
We hope these tips make it a little easier for you to manage and until next time stay
tuned and stay GLAMRS