About How Much Blood Do You Lose During Your Period?

Question: Someone said you only lose about a tablespoon or two. I think I lose more than that! Do you know?

Answers:
Menstrual blood loss varies during the course of a women's life and between periods The average (median) loss is 28-30 ml. 95% of women will lose less than 80 ml during each menstrual cycle. This is a very small amount in comparison with that present in the whole body of an adult women.

Unfortunately about 5% of women who loose more than 80 ml per period and for these women the effects can impact on their quality of life, health and general wellbeing. Research suggests that many women will overestimate how much blood they lose.

Estimating Your Blood Loss:

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Blood loss during a cycle ranges from ½ to 10 ounces, averaging at 4½ ounces. A normal pad can hold about 1 ounce of fluid.

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