Call your doctor if:
You have soaked through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours. Your bleeding has lasted longer than 1 week. You are pregnant or could be pregnant. You have severe pain, especially if you also have pain when not menstruating. Your periods have been heavy or prolonged for three or more cycles, compared to what is normal for you. You have a fever or abnormal vaginal discharge, especially if it has an odor. You have bleeding or spotting after menopause. You have bleeding or spotting between periods. You have nipple discharge, excessive hair growth, deepening voice, unintentional weight loss or gain, or new acne.
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Menorrhagia ?
Call your doctor if:
You have soaked through a pad or tampon every hour for 2 - 3 hours. Your bleeding has lasted longer than 1 week. You are pregnant or could be pregnant. You have severe pain, especially if you also have pain when not menstruating. Your periods have been heavy or prolonged for three or more cycles, compared to what is normal for you. You have a fever or abnormal vaginal discharge, especially if it has an odor. You have bleeding or spotting after menopause. You have bleeding or spotting between periods. You have nipple discharge, excessive hair growth, deepening voice, unintentional weight loss or gain, or new acne.