Definition: The type of abnormal uterine bleeding diagnosed when menstrual cycles and menstruation occur on a normal schedule, but the amount of blood flow is excessive and bleeding lasts longer than seven days.
Tip: If you need to change tampons or pads during your period more often than every one or two hours, you might have menorrhagia.
See also: Types of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Also Known As: excessive menstrual bleeding, break through bleeding, heavy periods, heavy menstruation, heavy bleeding
