Let’s paint the picture:

You sneeze.
You shift your weight.
You blink too hard.

And suddenly… it looks like a crime scene in your underwear. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether your cycle is supposed to feel like a monthly blood sacrifice, it might be time to talk about menorrhagia aka super heavy, prolonged bleeding that’s anything but “normal.”

So, what is Menorrhagia?

Menorrhagia (men oh RAY jee uh) is the clinical name for abnormally heavy or long lasting menstrual bleeding
It’s more than just an “off” month.

We’re talking bleeding through pads, tampons, or clothes every hour, for several hours, day after day. It’s when managing your period turns into managing a full time crisis.

And yes, it’s valid. It’s serious. And it’s far more common than most people talk about.

What does Menorrhagia feel like?

If any of these sound familiar, you’re not alone:

• Bleeding through your products within an hour (repeat x several times)
• Needing to double up on protection (and still feeling unsafe)
• Periods lasting longer than 7 days
• Clots bigger than a coin
• Constant fatigue, weakness, or dizziness
• Planning your entire life around your bleed days

If this is your “normal,” it really shouldn’t be.

What causes Menorrhagia?

The short answer? It varies.

The long answer? Here we go:

• Hormonal imbalances
• Uterine fibroids or polyps
• Thyroid disorders
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Certain medications or IUDs
• Blood clotting disorders
• Underlying health conditions
• And sometimes… the cause isn’t known (we know, rude)

When to reach out for help

If your cycle feels unmanageable, it’s not “just how it is”

Medical care isn’t a luxury, it’s a right.
If you’re soaking through products every hour, missing work or school, or constantly feeling tired, speak to a doctor. Heavy periods can be treated, and more importantly, you deserve to feel better.

Management & Treatment Options

There’s no one size fits all approach, but here’s what might help:

• Iron supplements (anemia is not your personality)
• Hormonal therapy or birth control (to regulate the cycle)
• Dietary and lifestyle support
• In some cases, surgical procedures

And yes, a stocked period care kit always helps. Wipes, cups, tampons, and a hot water bottle are the holy grail.

At Sheba Feminine…

We know that menstruation doesn’t look one way, feel one way, or belong to one kind of body. We celebrate all menstruators no matter how they identify.

And we’re here to make sure everyone has access to soft, stigma free support because dealing with heavy bleeding is hard enough without outdated gender norms tagging along.

So if your flow is giving drama, we’ve got you!

Turn to using Sheba menstrual cups, tampons, and wipes for when you need clean, calm, convenience… no
matter what day of your cycle it is.
Menorrhagia equals heavy bleeding that messes with your life.
It’s treatable. It’s real. And it deserves attention, not silence.

You’re not being “too sensitive.” You’re not exaggerating. You’re not alone
Cycle care made soft. Support made loud. Shame Nowhere in sight

Sheba Feminine