Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, And When to Get Help

Heavy Periods: What's Normal, What's Not, And When to Get Help

From Parental Control by My Baba

February 3, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of heavy periods on women's lives and the importance of seeking help.

Heavy periods affect millions of women, yet for many, they remain something to quietly endure rather than openly discuss. In this episode, Parental Control explores the real impact of heavy and painful periods on women's physical health, emotional wellbeing, work and relationships — and asks why period-related disruption is still so often dismissed or minimised. Ellie Thompson is joined by Dr Nisa Aslam , GP and women's health expert, and Anna Maxwell , pharmacist and founder of healthcare brand Maxwellia, to unpack the findings of the Don't Go With the Flow report. Together, they discuss what actually counts as a "normal" period, when pain or heavy bleeding may signal an underlying condition, and why so many women feel uncomfortable seeking help. From workplace stigma and iron deficiency to being dismissed by healthcare professionals, the conversation focuses on empowering women with clear information, reassurance and practical next steps — and challenges the long-held belief that period problems are simply something women should have to put up with. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Evana® and Ultravana® . Follow Dr Nisa…

People in this episode

Host: Ellie Thompson

Guests: Anna Maxwell, Dr Nisa Aslam

Topics covered

  • heavy periods
  • women's health
  • emotional wellbeing
  • workplace stigma
  • healthcare

Keywords

  • normal period
  • pain
  • heavy bleeding
  • underlying condition
  • empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Evana, Ultravana, Maxwellia

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