How long can you wear a heavy flow pad?

4 You can wear a pad overnight or for six hours or more during the day. If you have a heavy flow, you will need to change it more often and bring along supplies when you are away from home. You may find that the pad develops an odor after several hours, so you may want to change it for that reason.

Are pads better for heavy periods?

May be better for heavy periods: Women and girls who have heavy periods have to change their menstrual hygiene product more often than others. Changing pads many times in a day is easier than tampons. Easy to use: Pads are easier to use than tampons.

How often do I need to change my pad?

On your heavier days, you may need a more absorbent pad and on our lighter flow days a less absorbent one will do. No matter how heavy your flow is though, you should change your pad at least every 3 or 4 hours so you don’t end up with an odor from bacteria that can grow in the blood.

How long should a pad last on heavy flow?

It should last an entire night’s sleep even on a heavy flow. You will need to change your pad in the morning. If needed, you can also wear an overnight pad in the day time. Your flow is usually heavier at the start of a period. Overnight and heavy absorbency pads are both longer and offer more protection than regular flow pads.

How long can you wear a pad?

The truth is, the length of time you can wear a pad really depends on how heavy your flow is. I usually have one ridiculously heavy day each period. On that day, I may be running to the bathroom almost every hour to change my pad. On lighter days, however, that would be overkill.

How long should a light period pad last?

Light flow or Spotting. Wearing a regular or light flow pad should last anywhere from 4-6 hours. If your period is very light and there is only a small spot on your pad even after 4 hours, you can continue wearing the pad if you are comfortable doing so. Just keep in mind it is a good idea to change your pad regularly.