During menstruation, many women will pay attention to their flow problems, especially when you feel that you need to change sanitary napkins frequently, you may worry whether you belong to the "excessive flow" type. How many sanitary napkins are used in a day to be considered "heavy"? There is no absolute standard for this question, but it can be judged according to some common situations.

1. Normal range of menstrual flow

First, we need to understand the normal menstrual flow. Most women's menstrual flow is about 20-60 ml per 24 hours. Within this range, people with less flow may only need to use 1-2 Organic Pad a day, while women with heavier flow may need to use 3-4 or more. Generally speaking, the number of times sanitary napkins are used will be more frequent in the first few days of heavy menstrual flow.

2. How many sanitary napkins are used in a day to be considered heavy flow?

If you use more than 4 sanitary napkins in a day, you may have a heavy flow, especially in the days when the flow is heaviest in the early stage of menstruation. The following is a rough reference:

1-2 sanitary napkins: less or stable menstrual flow, which is within the normal range.

3-4 sanitary napkins: moderate menstrual flow, or two days before heavy flow.

5 or more sanitary napkins: heavy flow, it may be the peak of menstruation, or your flow is outside the normal range, it is recommended to consider whether you need to see a doctor or check.

3. Symptoms of heavy flow

In addition to the increase in the number of sanitary napkins used, women with heavy flow will also have some obvious symptoms, such as:

Each hospital sanitary pad is used for a short time, and may need to be changed every 2-4 hours.

Heavy menstrual blood volume, even large blood clots.

Feeling that the sanitary napkin is not absorbent enough, leaking or slippery.

If the above situation occurs, and not just in the first two days of menstruation, you may need to consider whether your flow is too much.

4. How to deal with heavy flow?

If you think your menstrual flow is heavy, you can take some measures to deal with it:

Choose sanitary napkins with strong absorption: such as night-time sanitary napkins or extended and widened sanitary napkins. These products can help you deal with heavy flow and reduce the risk of leakage.

Pay attention to the frequency of replacement: Even if the sanitary napkin is highly absorbent, you should change the sanitary napkin frequently according to your own situation when the flow is heavy to keep it dry.

Choose the appropriate sanitary napkin specifications: If the flow is heavy during the day, you can choose a daytime extended sanitary napkin, and at night you can choose a night sanitary napkin.

5. Do you need to see a doctor?

If you find that you often need to use more than 4-5 sanitary napkins, especially in the later stages of menstruation, and are accompanied by other discomforts (such as prolonged menstruation, severe abdominal pain, etc.), it is recommended to consult a doctor. This may be a sign of menorrhagia (excessive menstrual flow) or other health problems. The doctor will diagnose and provide corresponding advice based on your symptoms.

There is no fixed standard for how many sanitary napkins are used in a day, but generally speaking, if you use more than 4 sanitary napkins a day during your period, you may have a heavy flow. When the flow is heavy, you can choose a sanitary napkin with stronger absorption and change it more frequently. If the flow is abnormally large or lasts for a long time, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to ensure your health.