When girls are on their period, how is it that we don't die massive blood loss?

Answer 1

First of all, when you're having your period you don't really lose that much blood. A couple of tablespoons a day. Your body is always producing new red blood cells to make up for the ones you lose. If you think about people who give blood...your body can easily replace those cells!

Answer 2

The amount of blood lost averages only 1/2 cup, which is lost over a period of usually 2-7 days. (Do the math to figure out how much blood is really lost each day, although some women lose more of it at a certain point during the period). Hemorraghing can happen when there is an underlying condition such as endometriosis that causes too much blood to be lost too fast. In a healthy woman, the blood loss is not a problem, although it can cause anemia (low iron).

Answer 3

hehehehehe sometimes i wonder how we dont die too! It may seem like massive blood loss but it isnt at all :) nature does a good job at keeping you alive.