Blood loss 10 to 25 times that amount, it usually means having a soaked pad and / or tampon every hour or less. Most likely during puberty (when you start your periods) and perimenopause (the years just before menopause), when reproductive hormones are erratic, If this sounds like your period, you may have abnormal uterine bleeding. br Menstrual cramps so severe they interfere with daily activities. These could be a sign of endometriosis or fibroids. br A little swelling, moodiness, headaches, etc, in the few days before the start of your period. About 75 percent of women have some premenstrual symptoms. br Premenstrual symptoms that affect their quality of life. This is PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and affects about 30 to 40 percent of women. br From 3 to 8 percent of women experienced premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a much more severe condition that significantly interferes with daily life. The experts compared the difference between PMS and PMDD to the difference between a mild tension headache and a migraine. br Any vaginal bleeding after menopause. This may be a sign of endometrial cancer. Consult your healthcare professional immediately. br The variability in their menstrual cycles. Before age 20 and after age 40, your cycle may become more variable (longer or shorter, heavier or lighter) thanks to fluctuating hormone levels. br Lack of a period of more than one month (and not pregnant or breastfeeding) or having a period lasting more than 10 days. If any of these conditions occurs, consult your health care professional. br of health 2008 National Women # 39; s Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC) All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission from the NWHRC. 18779869472 (toll free). On the Web at: www.healthywomen.org. br br
