"Heavy" is subjective, so let's check the signs clinicians look at — one at a time. A pointer, not a diagnosis.
The clinicians' main yardstick: if a pad or tampon doesn't last even an hour, that counts as very heavy bleeding.
How long does one pad or tampon last right now?
How many days has the bleeding lasted?
Any large clots — over 2–3 cm?
Does it ever bleed through onto underwear or clothes?
How do you feel on these days?
needs medical help soon
Seek care today
Soaking a pad within an hour or serious weakness during bleeding means major blood loss. This one doesn't wait — get care now.
What you can do
- Contact a doctor or urgent care
- Tell them how many pads per hour you're using
- Drink water and don't stay alone if very dizzy
worth seeing a doctor
See a clinician soon
Long or very heavy periods can lead to anemia. A doctor can help find the cause and decide if you need tests.
What you can do
- Book a gynecologist and ask to check ferritin/hemoglobin
- Log flow intensity daily in HeySis
- Eat iron-rich food while you sort out the cause
nothing worrying here
Looks within the normal range
By your answers the bleeding is within the usual range. Keep an eye on it — now you know which signs matter.
What you can do
- Log flow in HeySis every period day
- If "a pad an hour" appears — see a doctor right away
- Watch how you feel: weakness is a reason to retake this
This is a hint, not a diagnosis. If you're unsure, a doctor will know best.
Source: NHS: Heavy periods