However, women who have menorrhagia usually bleed for more than 7 days and lose twice as much blood. If you have bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days per period, or is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon nearly every hour, you need to talk with your doctor.
Let's beat cancer sooner. Angelina Jolie, inherited breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene. Updated 24/03/15 in the light of Angelina Jolie Pittâs announcement she has decided to have her ovaries removed as well â see below. The news today is full of reaction to US actress Angelina Jolieâs decision to have surgery to reduce her chances of breast cancer.
Angelina Jolie Cancer Surgery: Actress To Have Another Procedure To Prevent Disease. Angelina Jolie has revealed she is to undergo further surgery to prevent cancer. Last year, the 38-year-old actress had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after being told she had an 87 percent risk of breast cancer because she carries the BRCA1 gene. And now, Jolie says she needs another operation.