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.
Jolieâs attorney says âdecision was made for the health of the familyâ after two years of marriage amid reports Jolie has asked for custody of their six children. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in 2013. Jolie has reportedly filed for divorce after two years of marriage and 12 years together. Photograph: REX/Shutterstock.