A menstrual period occurs when the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus, call the endometrium, begins to break down. Most woman find that normal periods are easy to deal other women are not so lucky.

Some women need to use both tampons and pads at the same time, change pads hourly, pass large clots or experiencing flooding, have to change bed sheets, underwear and clothes regularly due to overflow. They may experience extreme fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath. This is not normal.

If your menstrual flow is not easy to control, affecting your quality of life, necessitating you taking time of work or being afraid to leave home it is a problem and worth getting looked at.