Heavy periods self-assessment

Heavy periods self-assessment

Questions

1. Do you need to use double protection, such as a pad and a tampon or two pads, to prevent leaks?
   1. yes (Add 2 points)
      • You need to use double protection to prevent leaks
   2. no
2. Do you often have to get up in the night to change your tampon or pad?
   1. yes (Add 2 points)
      • You often have to get up at night to change your tampon or pad
   2. no
3. Does your clothing or bedding often become stained during your period?
   1. yes (Add 2 points)
      • Your clothing and bedding often become stained
   2. no
4. Do you have to change the way you dress or avoid wearing light clothes during your period?
   1. yes (Add 1 points)
      • You often change the way you dress
   2. no
5. Do you have to change your pad or tampon at least every two hours to prevent leakage?
   1. yes (Add 3 points)
      • You have to change your pad or tampon at least every two hours
   2. no
6. Do you usually pass large blood clots?
   1. yes (Add 3 points)
      • You usually pass large blood clots
   2. no
7. Do you regularly take time off work or studying because of your heavy periods?
   1. yes (Add 2 points)
      • You regularly take time off work or studying
   2. no
8. Do you frequently stop exercising during your period because you're worried about potential leaking?
   1. yes (Add 1 points)
      • You frequently stop exercising to avoid leaking
   2. no
9. Do you feel excessively tired or short of breath?
   1. yes (Add 1 points)
      • You often feel excessively tired or short of breath
   2. no
10. Do you plan holidays or special occasions to fit around your period?
    1. yes (Add 1 points)
       • You plan holidays or special events to fit around your period
    2. no

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