What to Ask Your Doctor About Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Productive Period Conversations

If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment thinking, “I forgot to mention this,” or “I didn’t know how to bring that up,” you’re not alone. When it comes to menstrual health, many women have been conditioned to tough it out—even when symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) are taking a serious toll on your daily life.

In our earlier blog on 5 Signs Your Period Might Be Too Heavy, we shared how to spot red flags. If you saw yourself in that post, this one is your next step.

Let’s get you ready to have a productive, empowering conversation with your doctor.

More than just inconvenient

What Counts as Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

If you're wondering whether your period symptoms fall into the “normal” range—or whether they’re worth bringing up to your doctor—here’s a helpful reference.

Q: What are some signs of heavy menstrual bleeding?

A: Here are 5 signs of heavy menstrual bleeding:

• Bleeding through a pad or tampon in under 2 hours
• Needing to double up on protection
• Passing clots larger than a quarter
• Bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days
• Feeling restricted to normal activities due to heavy flow

If even one of these sounds familiar, it’s worth a conversation with your provider.

It starts with a conversation

Why Preparing Questions Matters

Many women with heavy menstrual bleeding go undiagnosed for years. That’s not because something is wrong with you—it’s because HMB has been minimized or normalized, even in clinical settings.

What seems like “just a bad period” to one provider might actually point to something more serious, like:

• Uterine fibroids
• Polyps 
• Endometriosis
• Adenomyosis
• Bleeding disorders
• Hormonal imbalance

Source: Mayo Clinic – Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Coming in with questions not only helps you get the care you deserve—it ensures your symptoms are explored thoroughly and not brushed off.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

10 Smart Questions to Ask

1. Is what I’m experiencing considered heavy menstrual bleeding?
2. What could be causing my heavy periods?
3. Should I be tested for fibroids, endometriosis, or a bleeding disorder?
4. What kind of bloodwork or imaging would help us understand what’s going on?
5. Could this be affecting my iron levels or causing anemia?
6. What are my options for managing or reducing heavy bleeding?
7. Are there any side effects or risks to the options you’re recommending?
8. Can lifestyle, wellness tools like neuromodulation, or self-care changes make a difference?
9. Is this related to perimenopause or another hormonal shift?
10. What’s our plan if things don’t improve?

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