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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we take a look at the most common causes of heavy periods. We also discuss the most common causes of vaginal bleeding after sex, and other types of menstrual cycle issues. Have a healthy week! Tracee Top 10 Causes Of Heavy Menstrual How do you know when bleeding during your period is abnormally heavy? The easiest way to know if you are experiencing menorrhagia is to take note of how often you need to change your pad or tampon. If your period is heavy enough to require changing more often than every one or two hours, or if you have a period that lasts more than a full week, you may be experiencing menorrhagia. See More About:  abnormal uterine bleeding  endometriosis  menorrhagia Why Is My Period Late? One of the questions I'm asked most often is "Why is my period late?". Although, pregnancy is the most common cause of absence of menstruation (amenorrhea), many times, the women will also assure me that they are definitely not pregnant. So, what else can cause an absence of menstruation? See More About:  late periods  amenorrhea treatments  breastfeeding Top 10 Causes Of Bleeding After Sex You've just finished making love, and you're in that pleasant dream-like state when you go to the bathroom and discover that you are bleeding. Nothing can bring you back to reality faster than vaginal bleeding after sex. Post-coital bleeding can occur for a number of reasons, and is nothing to take lightly. Here's a look at the top 10 causes of vaginal bleeding after sex... See More About:  bleeding after sex  cervical dysplasia  vaginal infections Bleeding Between Periods Bleeding or spotting between periods can be a frightening experience. You never know when bleeding between periods may occur. Maybe your period was over last week and then you notice that you're bleeding again. Maybe this isn't the first month you've experienced bleeding or spotting between periods. See More About:  spotting between periods  menstruation  menstrual cycle disorders Women's Health Ads Women Health Care Health Abnormal Bleeding Heavy Bleeding Menopause Bleeding Featured Articles When Does Pregnancy Occur? What Happens During Your Menstrual Cycle? Self Help For Painful Menstrual Cramps The Tampon Debate Symptoms Of Toxic Shock Syndrome Tampons, Pads, Or Something Else?   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Things To Know About Anemia What Is Anemia? What Is Iron Defiency Anemia? The Symptoms Of Iron Deficiency Anemia Advertisement