It’s tough to say what a “normal” period is. Every woman produces a unique flow, so everything from a couple days of pantyliners to a week of super-absorbant maxi pads can be considered safe and healthy.
Some variation from month to month is normal, but big changes might hint at a problem. In this video, learn some characteristics of periods that may be reasons for concern, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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