Should I go to hospital for heavy period?

Should I go to hospital for heavy period?

Go to the nearest emergency room if you experience severe, acute bleeding in which you soak through four or more pads or tampons in a two-hour period. If you are pregnant, seek immediate medical care with any bleeding.

When should I be concerned about a heavy period?

Menorrhagia is menstrual bleeding that lasts more than 7 days. It can also be bleeding that is very heavy. … If you need to change your tampon or pad after less than 2 hours or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, that is heavy bleeding. If you have this type of bleeding, you should see a doctor.

How do you get rid of heavy periods overnight?

Use overnight pads at night, lay down many towels, and try lying on your side. My period is very heavy. At night I use pads, sometimes a towel, old underwear, and shorts.