9 Types Of Periods Every Woman Has Experienced

#1 The "Leaky" Period

This is common. It is difficult to measure blood loss accurately. Periods are considered heavy if they are affecting your life and causing problems.

#2 The "Spotty" Period

This period is known for its inability to make a decision. Honestly, its theme song is "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by the Clash. It's not a full-fledged lava flow, but it would be easier to predict if it was.

#3 The "Chunkster Period"

Lumpy periods are often nothing to worry about as it a common feature in slightly heavier periods. The lining of your womb which is breaking down to give you your period is quite thick, and normally as you bleed, your body releases anti-coagulant chemicals to thin this material and prevent blood clots. However, in very heavy periods your body struggles to keep up and you can end up passing these clots of blood. However, if the lumps are other colours other than red (such as pink or grey), have a solid consistency or the clumps are very frequent and associated with pain or other symptoms, be sure to pay a visit to your doctor as it could be a sign of something else such as fibroids or a miscarriage

#4 The "Phantom" Period

Periods are often accompanied by some degree of period pains, often referred to as ‘period cramps’. However, the degree of pain experienced can vary greatly between different women. Click on the link above to discover why your periods are so painful and what steps you can take to manage the pain

#5 The "Fashionably Late" Period

This period thinks it's a little jokester, but it can be known for sending you spiraling into full panic mode. Like, where the fuck are you? This isn't some kind of fun guessing game. JUST SHOW UP ON TIME.

#6 The "SURPRISE, BITCH!" Period

When your period comes all of a sudden with no warning

Always comes like a thief in the night.

#7 The "NEVER-ENDING, MY GOD MAKE IT STOP" Period

Many things actually can cause lengthy periods. But it usually begins in perimenopause. Perimenopause is time in a woman’s life when her periods eventually stop and the body goes through changes that no longer allow her to become pregnant. It is a natural event that normally occurs in women ages 45 – 55. It does not officially end until you go 12 months without a period. When you stop for 12 months you will then be in menopause.

#8 The "Short and Sweet" Period

This is the kindest period of the bunch whether it knows it or not. Like a polite dinner guest, it shows up on time but doesn't overstay its welcome. In fact, sometimes it decides to peace out early! It's not too wet, too mushy, or too tiresome — it's kinda the best you could ask for.

#9 And finally, the "Kill Me Now" Period

Heavy periods, also called menorrhagia, is usually when a woman loses more than 60ml of blood in each period (over 3 tablespoons). Heavy periods can be normal for some women but they can be inconvenient and there may be an underlying cause – this may help you better manage your symptoms.