How to Make Your Period Lighter

Periods can be a pain in the - well, you get it. Heavy periods (also known as menorrhagia) can be a sign of your luck in the genetic draw, a result of what you're experiencing in life (giving birth, giving up the pill, etc.), or they can be something more serious from a health perspective, such as a disease, disorder, or a miscarriage. When seeking to lighten a period, it's important to deal with the possible health or lifestyle issues involved first, just to be reassured that there's nothing wrong with you. 

Heavy or prolonged periods can be uncomfortable, but for some women they may be downright disabling, making it difficult to do everyday activities. If you experience heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, you may have wondered what could be causing your condition, known as menorrhagia.

What Is Menorrhagia?

Menorrhagia is the medical term doctors use to describe heavy menstrual bleeding or periods that last an unusually long time. It's normal to lose about 2 to 3 tablespoons of blood during your period. And the average woman's period lasts 4 to 7 days. But losing twice as much blood as normal or having a period that lasts longer than 7 days may be a sign of menorrhagia.

What Are the Symptoms of Menorrhagia?

• Women who suffer from menorrhagia may experience one or all of these distressing symptoms:
• Blood clots in menstrual flow
• The need to change tampons or pads every hour for several hours
• The need to get up at night to change tampons or pads
• The need to double up on products (e.g., wear a tampon and a pad at the same time)
• Fatigue from anemia due to excess blood loss

What Causes Heavy Periods?

• Menorrhagia can be caused by a variety of factors, many of which aren't serious. Causes of menorrhagia may include:
• Hormone imbalances
• Implantable birth control devices
• Disorders of the reproductive system, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, endometriosis
• Pelvic infections or tumors
• Liver or kidney problems
• Pregnancy complications
• Thyroid disease
• Bleeding disorders (rare)

If you try to see lightening your heavy period as being about making it more bearable, and managing it well, then it might be a bit easier for you to cope with heavy periods. While there are a number of things you can do try and lighten heavy periods, sometimes it may be about changing your approach to it.

How to Make Your Period Lighter

No woman enjoys having her period, but having a heavier period generates an even larger groan from women across the world. The medical term for a period that entails excessive bleeding is menorrhagia. A heavy period is one that lasts longer than a week, interferes with your daily life and includes blood clots. Luckily, there are some things a woman can do to lighten her menstrual flow.

Visit your doctor to rule out other health problems that may be causing heavy bleeding during your cycle. Fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease are some conditions associated with heavy periods.

Talk to your doctor about going on birth control. Birth control pills help to regulate your period and cause you to have shorter, lighter periods.

Exercise consistently. The healthier your body is, the more regular and lighter your period will be.

Take vitamins. Vitamins will also make your body healthier, and in turn regulate your period.

Change your pad or tampon every 2 to 3 hours. While this will not actually make your period lighter, you will feel as if it is lighter.

Consider a hysterectomy. Some women with heavy periods opt for this surgery to eliminate their period. However, this surgery is for women who are finished having children or do not wish to have any.

Types of Men Women Hate

Girls are sensitive beings and a lot of them know what they want even if they're just teenagers or in their early twenties. Guys need to understand that if they're in it for the commitment, then it's going to take a hell lot more than just the occasional phone call or random date night. Girls are at an emotional phase in their lives once they comprehend the idea of a relationship, forming demands and expectations even before you two have completed seeing each other a little over a month.

So why is it that guys can't seem to catch on with the simple things that girls expect out of them? At least the ones who don't come off as overbearing or psychotic. If your girl is genuinely in a constant battle to win over a side of you that is the constant propagator when it comes to arguments, then it is time you sat down and looked into things girls hate about guys. Work on it, and she'll come around to not being so mad at you all the time.

Let's look first at some of the traits of the typical Bad Boy 

The typical Bad Boy:

is cocky, arrogant

always puts himself first

is inattentive to a woman's needs

does what he wants when he wants to do it, regardless of what anyone else thinks

acts like a loose cannon

struts his masculine sexuality

isn't even remotely a "nice" guy

treats women badly

often uses women for sex

There are types of men which gets into the nerve of the women. It is best not be such type of a man if you plan to be in the wish list of the girl. 

Types of Men Women Hate

Moody guys: Women hate men who are moody and a man who talks or behaves normal when he is in a good mood makes the woman hate him. If you are a moody guy then it is best to change your nature. Don't be reserved. Be open!

Inexpressive guys: Women hate this type of men who are not expressive and always tells “You say". Girls are talkative so they don't realize that the guy is not talking or expressing himself. To cater to the romantic needs of the girl, be expressive.

Flamboyant guys: Women hate to date guys who show-off. Be a natural guy if you want to please a woman and win her. Don't woe her with the things you have rather try to woe her with what you are!

Immature & careless guys: A woman always want to be controlled by the maturity level of her man. Immature, careless and irresponsible men are in the hate list or avoid list of women.

Over-possessive guys: Women hate this type of men. Men are possessive but sometimes the over-possessive nature of a man irritates the woman and make her get away from the relationship gradually. Give her freedom in the same way as you desire for yourself and trust her.

My priority guy: This type of men are in the hate list of women. It is because he has other priorities before his girlfriend such as friends, education and own self. It is best for such men to be single than hurting the feelings of women.

What Do Women Want?

Girls know what they want, even if it sounds ridiculous to you or too much to ask for (which let's face it, isn't much when it comes to the realistic stuff). Let's take a look at what they hate about guys...

#1 Girls hate it when a guy is not on time for a date, especially if it is an important event. If she is the kind who has a pet peeve for late comers, then it would be wise to apologize the first couple of instances and actually make an attempt to be on time for future plans.

#2 Girls hate the fact that you keep in touch with your ex-girlfriend/s because of the common fear that you may have a slip-up (let's face it, some guys just can't seem to tame their animal instincts or fend off an ex who makes a move). It isn't all about jealously, but a sense that something could go wrong. Meeting your ex alone is a strict no-no, where it would be wise to introduce your girl to your ex-partner so that this past someone is aware of how committed you are to your current girlfriend. Girls also hate it if you lie about being in touch with an ex; if she has nothing to worry about when it comes to you and your ex, then don't fuel unwanted suspicion by lying. Be honest, and things will work in your favor.

#3 Why don't you call when you say you will? Or disappear for hours on end? Or cancel when plans are already underway? Unless you have a genuinely great excuse in store, do not be so negligent and oblivious to such things that may be small, but are in fact quite important to a girl.

#4 Girls don't like it when guys put up a wall when it comes to problems they face, often wanting to be alone and keep her out of the loop. Involve her, engage her in your troubles and then request for solitude. It will give her a sense of importance that you confide in her when things take a tumultuous turn in your life, and will help her to understand your need for getting away.

#5 Showing a girl that you love her by doing little things to make her happy is what she wants more than anything. Buy her flowers on a random day, call her up and remind her of how much you love her or how you can't wait to see her again, drop by her place and offer to accompany her for class, or plan an entire day of alone time by being spontaneous; it doesn't always have to be an occasion that makes you want to do something special. Girls love the small intimate details of a relationship, so amp it up every time you get a chance to do so.

#6 Don't zone out during an argument or raise your voice. Anyone who knows how to tackle an argument will know that screaming and getting verbally abusive, never solved anything. Behave like two adults and discuss what went wrong and own up to your mistakes if any. If she's done something wrong, point it out in a way that is inoffensive and nonjudgmental. She will see your side eventually. If she's ill-tempered and irrational, give her time to cool off before settling the issue that started the fight.

#7 Girls hate it when a guy is over-critical and doesn't prove to be a support system when needed. Advise her on things that require your advice, gently laying it out on the table if she's rushing into a big decision.