Self-check guide
Menstrual Bleeding Self-Check
A simple way to track your period and flow so you know what's normal for you — and when heavier bleeding is worth a conversation with a doctor.
When to see a doctor
- You soak through a pad or tampon in 1–2 hours
- Your period regularly lasts more than 7 days
- You pass large clots (bigger than a 2-rupee coin)
- You feel dizzy, faint, or very tired (possible low iron)
- Bleeding is disrupting school, work, or daily life
This guide is for general education and does not replace professional medical advice. If something feels wrong, trust your body and check with a clinician.
Sources & medical basis
- FIGO menstrual-bleeding criteria (heavy: >80 ml or soaking hourly)
How is this calculated?
This is a visual self-check, not a calculation. We map common patterns (soaked pads/tampons per hour, clot size, flooding) against established markers of heavy menstrual bleeding so you know when to ask a doctor for a workup.
When to talk to a doctor
See a doctor if you soak a pad/tampon every hour for several hours in a row, pass clots larger than a 10-rupee coin, bleed for more than 7 days, feel dizzy or breathless, or notice bleeding between periods.