Find out about common parasites and how to protect your pet. Several different types of parasites can make cats and dogs their home. From biting insects like fleas and ticks to internal worms, all of these pests are unpleasant, dangerous, and can cause serious complications.
Although it can feel like a lot more at times, the total amount of blood lost during one period is usually about 60 milliliters (about 2.7 ounces). That's about a third of a small plastic cup. At that rate of bleeding, it takes about 4 hours for a regular tampon or pad to become fully soaked. That is just an average, though: menstrual flow is usually heavier on some days than on others. Doctors consider a woman to have menorrhagia if she regularly loses more than 80 ml of blood during one menstrual period.
Periods can be light, moderate or heavy, and the menstrual blood that is shed can range from a few tablespoons to a 1/2 cup per period. This can vary from girl to girl, and it can vary from period to period for the same girl. Many girls experience a light flow for the first day or two, then a heavier flow, followed by another light day. Some girls have a heavy flow on the first day.