A practical guide to heavy bleeding, signs that you need help, and why heavy periods should be taken seriously.
Quick answer
If your period is very heavy, tell a trusted adult. Heavy bleeding is not something you have to hide or just put up with.
What can heavy bleeding look like?
- soaking through products quickly
- needing to change products during lessons or overnight very often
- leaking through clothes or bedding
- passing large clots
- feeling faint, dizzy, weak or very tired
What should I do right now?
Use the period product you have, change when you need to, and tell a trusted adult. If you are at school, ask a teacher, school nurse or office staff member for help.
When is it urgent?
Get help straight away if you feel faint, are bleeding very heavily, have severe pain, are vomiting, or feel very unwell.
Important
Heavy periods can have different causes. A healthcare professional can help work out what is happening and what support may help. Ask Luma
You could ask: “Is my period too heavy?” or “How do I tell an adult I am bleeding a lot?”
Final reassurance
Asking for help with heavy bleeding is sensible. You deserve to feel safe, listened to and supported.