14/07/2025
If you’ve got the kind of flow that soaks through a super pad in an hour… 🩸
If your period lasts more than 7 days… 🩸
If you’re passing large clots, feeling drained, or dreading that week every month… 🩸
That’s not just “your normal.”
A heavy period (or menorrhagia) is when your bleeding is longer, heavier, or more intense than it should be, and it often means your body is asking for support.
Heres some common causes and what you can do to support yourself through nutrition:
1. Low Iron: The lower your iron, the heavier your cycles can be and it can quickly become a vicious cycle.
You lose iron with each heavy period, which makes it even harder for your body to regulate bleeding.
💡Add more iron rich foods like beef, lamb, chicken, fish, lentils, and spinach. Pair with vitamin C (capsicum, citrus, broccoli) to boost absorption.
2. Estrogen Dominance: When estrogen is too high (or unbalanced with progesterone), it can thicken the uterine lining leading to heavier bleeds.
💡Support detoxification by including cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage), leafy greens, and ground flaxseeds daily.
3. Poor Liver or Gut Detox Pathways: Your body clears excess hormones via the liver and gut - and when that’s sluggish, estrogen recirculates.
💡Aim for 1+ bowel movements daily - constipation worsens hormone imbalance. Focus on fibre-rich foods, water intake and probiotic foods.
4. Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can worsen cramping, PMS, and increase bleeding.
💡Eat more omega-3 rich foods like salmon, tuna, flaxseed, chia seeds and walnuts.
What to Try This Week:
✅ Add 1-2 iron-rich meals (like beef + lentil bolognese)
✅ Start your day with greens + flaxseed in a smoothie
✅ Focus on regular meals with protein + cruciferous veggies
✅ Sip water through the day (and aim to p**p daily!)
📌 Other possible causes of heavy periods include thyroid imbalances, uterine polyps or fibroids, and blood clotting issues.
If your bleeding is very heavy or worsening, check in with your GP to rule out anything underlying.
