What is Menorrhagia? Menorrhagia is the clinical medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. While many women experience heavy flow days, you are considered to have Menorrhagia if your period causes enough blood loss and severe cramping that you physically cannot maintain your usual daily activities. Signs & Symptoms How do you know if your bleeding is clinically "too heavy"? Watch for these specific warning signs: The "Double Protection" Sign: Needing to consistently use double sanitary protection (like a tampon and a pad together) to control your menstrual flow. Hourly Changes: Soaking through one or more heavy-duty pads or tampons every single hour for several consecutive hours. Night Waking: Having to wake up multiple times to change protection during the night to avoid leaking. Duration: Bleeding continuously for longer than a full ...