Heavy Periods Menstruation is best described as the monthly shedding of lining from the uterine wall, passing through the cervix and being expelled via the vagina. While it is common for minor pain, mood swings and other forms of discomfort to occur, some women will experience excessive pain (dysmenorrhea). Heavy menstruation, also known as Menorrhagia, occurs when a woman experiences her monthly flow to such an extent that the situation demands a frequent change of … Continue reading Heavy Periods