This state on critical days should seriously alert you.
Thus, certain symptoms can even warn you of cancer. It is worth making an appointment with a doctor if the duration of menstruation has increased to a week and they have become more abundant. It is quite simple to determine the problem: it is considered abnormal if a tampon with a capacity of 3 drops is completely filled in 1-2 hours, or if there are clots in the discharge with a diameter of 3 centimeters or more.
In medicine, this condition is described by the term menorrhagia. It is dangerous in itself, as it can cause anemia in women, and the presence of malignant tumors in the endometrium or cervix can also be the cause.
By the way, even if you noticed this problem in yourself, do not engage in self-diagnosis. Heavy and prolonged periods can also occur in the presence of polyps, endometriosis and ectopic pregnancy. All these pathologies are dangerous, therefore, when similar symptoms appear, one should not hesitate to consult a doctor. Only complex diagnostics and tests will establish the true cause of menorrhagia.