Feels like lose a lot of blood during a period

Question : It feels like I lose a lot of blood during a period . How much is average ? 

Answer : Generally around one fluid ounce , or two tablespoonfuls . If you lose more than this , say over three ounces , or 80 ml., then this would be termed menorrhagia , or excessive loss . However the blood is diluted with a lot of mucus material, so that it may seem that you lose a lot more than this

Gradually stop Menses losing a lot of weight

Menses gradually stopped over the last few months and she is also losing a lot of weight

Question : I have a 17 years old daughter who has been menstruating regularly for two years . Her periods gradually stopped over the last few months and she is also losing a lot of weight . She seems quite lively and doesn't  want to go to the doctor , but should I insist ?

Answer : The clue here may be her loss of weight . It is possible that she may be anorexic , because one of the first things to go in this condition are the periods . Try to persuade rather than insist , that she sees a doctor because her condition should be checked out . Do watch carefully what she actually eats-not what she says she eats .