The low-down on: how long, how much and how many painkillers
How long do periods normally last?
Most periods last four or five days, but it is normal for periods to last two three or four days or as long as six or seven days. The length of a girl’s period may change from month to month.
How much blood do you lose?
The amount of blood that you lose during each period can vary and is on average around 30 mls (6-8 teaspoonfuls) of blood but it is mixed in with a lot of other gunk so may seem like a lot more..
Are periods painful?
Almost half of all women say that they get some pain with their period. But there’s no need to suffer as the pain is usually helped by paracetamol or ibuprofen (remember to check on the packet for the correct dose for your age please). If this doesn’t help you can see your doctor who can prescribe special ‘stronger’ tablets. Taking exercise often helps period pains, as does a hot water bottle.
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