@raspberrytorte - Oh, my goodness, you poor thing! Have you seen your gynecologist regarding this issue? That sounds awful! Thankfully, as I'm approaching menopause my period has gotten super light...TMI, but I could use 1 regular pad for 24 hr. or longer if I wanted though I don't for hygiene reasons. Unfortunately, I have also been getting some painful cramps reminscient of the start of labor and also more ovary pain and painful periods...sigh...so much fun getting older.