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Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:30 am
by Josteph
Hello, good afternoon. I have few questions about menstrual blood flow.
Is it normal to have heavy flow blood until it touch the underwear on her first day? For context i dont know if it affects the period, but she was abroad for 4 months and she loss weights. 3 weeks ago, she went back to her home country and starting to eat more than before (outside of the country) i think she gained more weight now.
Sorry for the bad english, have a good day
Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:55 am
by Latha
Hi there, Josteph! Don't worry about your language, it is good. I can understand you, and if we don't understand, we'll just ask for clarification.
Stress, and weight/dietary changes can impact someone's periods, but having heavier flow/some leakage isn't that unusual, and most probably isn't something to be worried about. The body isn't a machine, so some variability is to be expected.
If I may ask, have you talked to this person about your concerns? She must know her body best — was she worried about this change?
Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 5:12 am
by Josteph
Yeah i did, she said she’s not that worried but she said the flow wasnt this heavy thats why i concern and i decided to ask you about this for more educational information rather than finding it on google without any certified from doctor right?
Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:05 am
by Sofi
Makes sense! As Latha stated, though, heavier blood flow shouldn't be a concern on its own. It's normal for there to be variation due to different factors.

Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:21 pm
by Josteph
Thankyou for the answer

Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 3:18 pm
by Josteph
Oh yeah 1 more question. So usually she got spotting like 1 day her period starts but the next day its normal (like the bleeding start). So, is the spotting is her first day of period or when the menstrual bleeding start is the first day?
Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 4:24 pm
by Sofi
The spotting is likely just the first day of her period, or an indication it's about to start - totally normal! Here's an article we have on all things period, hopefully it's helpful
On the Rag: A Guide to Menstruation
Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 9:53 am
by Josteph
Thankyou so much for the information

Re: Asking about menstrual bleeding
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 10:04 am
by KierC
I’m glad to hear the information Sofi provided was helpful!
