However, women who have menorrhagia usually bleed for more than 7 days and lose twice as much blood. If you have bleeding that lasts longer than 7 days per period, or is so heavy that you have to change your pad or tampon nearly every hour, you need to talk with your doctor.
Let's beat cancer sooner. Angelina Jolie, inherited breast cancer and the BRCA1 gene. Updated 24/03/15 in the light of Angelina Jolie Pittâs announcement she has decided to have her ovaries removed as well â see below. The news today is full of reaction to US actress Angelina Jolieâs decision to have surgery to reduce her chances of breast cancer.
News of Angelina Jolie's decision to undergo a prophylactic double mastectomy has instantly increased awareness of hereditary forms of cancer caused by mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. While the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes were discovered in the mid-1990s, genetic testing for the genes is increasingly available. Jolie's case highlights the importance of knowing one's family history and learning one's cancer risks in order to address them proactively. Everyone has the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.