Unfortunately, the changes a girl's body goes through during the teen years can result in menstrual difficulties. Most of the time, these problems disappear with maturity; but in the meantime, you'll need some coping mechanisms. Here is a few common period problems and how to deal with them. Heavy Bleeding Really heavy menstrual bleeding (medically known as menorrhagia) can affect your social and academic life. You may find that you simply can't do things with friends or family because your bleeding is so profuse. To make things even worse, sometimes these heavy periods can go on for days and days. To help manage this kind of bleeding, here are some tips: Take a good multi-vitamin that is high in Vitamin A and Vitamin K. It should also include Vitamin E and zinc, as these are important for the metabolism of Vitamin A. Sources report that girls who experience heavy periods are often deficient in Vitamin A. Vitamin K is important for blood clotting. If you like spicy foods, up the … [Read more...]