Heavy prolonged periods Hello, I had a baby 20 months ago. Since then I have my period every 3wks. It usually lasts for about 7 days and will become very heavy about the 4th day. I am a former birth control user of 17yrs. I tried to get back on them, however it did not seem to help at all. From: doykamomof3@aol.com Story Categories UPDATED STORIES CATEGORIES   May. 25 12 Incontinence Sep. 25 2 Menopause May. 11 74 Menorrhagia/Heavy Periods Apr. 25 4 Pregnancy Apr. 13 13 Uterine Fibroids