A member asked:

Should i be worried that i need to change my tampon every 2 hours because i am bleeding through my underwear?i usually have light irregular periods

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Dr. Carrie Cannon answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

DUB: Sounds unusually heavy for you. Best to wear a pad as well so you don't bleed through. It depends on whether the tampons are thoroughly soaked and there are clots. Usually more than 5 maxi pads soaked through is considered menorrhagia or heavy bleeding. If it continues, please see your physician for help to prevent anemia.

Answered 9/17/2014

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