Periods & Bleeding
Heavy, painful periods? You don't have to just cope
Free GP-written toolkit to understand what's going on, track it properly, and walk in with the right questions.
What will you get?
✔ Know what actually counts as "heavy" — a plain-English self-check
✔ Turn your symptoms into GP-ready evidence with a simple tracker
✔ Walk in with the 5 right questions
Heavy or painful periods are common — but common doesn't mean nothing can be done. This toolkit walks you through what's worth flagging and exactly how to advocate for yourself in a short appointment. Print it, or fill it in on your phone and bring it along.
Instant download · GP-written · Your details are never shared
About
Hi! I’m Dr Sylvia, a UK-based GP specialising in women's and sexual health, committed to giving you clear, evidence‑based information so you can make confident decisions about your body. Through my AskAwayHealth platform and community, I support women around the world with calm, practical guidance on hormones, periods, fibroids, fertility, menopause, pregnancy and everyday health worries.
Thank you for making this video because I was having alot of anxiety about getting this exam. I was literally crying and my mom was telling me this is part of being a woman and we have to do these things as adults and she couldn't understand why I was acting the way I was acting. Like no one talked to me about it or tried helped me figure it out just gave me a paper with details and sent me on my way. I have one scheduled for today and this has helped calm my nerves.
- Mia Park, The Truth About Transvaginal Scans
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