There are many possible causes for heavy bleeding:
Hormonal Imbalances.
Imbalances in estrogen and progesterone levels can cause heavy bleeding. Hormonal imbalances are common around the time of menarche and menopause.
Imbalances in estrogen and progesterone levels can cause heavy bleeding. Hormonal imbalances are common around the time of menarche and menopause.
Ovulation Problems.
If ovulation does not occur (anovulation), the body stops producing progesterone, which can cause heavy bleeding.
Uterine Fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are a very common cause of heavy and prolonged bleeding.
Uterine fibroids are a very common cause of heavy and prolonged bleeding.
Uterine Polyps . Uterine polyps (small benign growths) and other structural problems or other abnormalities in the uterus may cause bleeding.
Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
Endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that line the uterus grow outside of the uterus in other areas, such as the ovaries, can cause heavy bleeding. Adenomyosis, a related condition where endometrial tissue develops within the muscle layers of the uterus, can also cause heavy bleeding and menstrual pain.
Endometriosis, a condition in which the cells that line the uterus grow outside of the uterus in other areas, such as the ovaries, can cause heavy bleeding. Adenomyosis, a related condition where endometrial tissue develops within the muscle layers of the uterus, can also cause heavy bleeding and menstrual pain.
Medications and Contraceptives.
Certain drugs, including anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory medications, can cause heavy bleeding. Problems linked to some birth control methods, such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause bleeding.
Certain drugs, including anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory medications, can cause heavy bleeding. Problems linked to some birth control methods, such as birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs) can cause bleeding.
Bleeding Disorders .
Bleeding disorders that stop blood from clotting can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. Most of these disorders have a genetic basis. Von Willebrand disease is the most common of these bleeding disorders.
Bleeding disorders that stop blood from clotting can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. Most of these disorders have a genetic basis. Von Willebrand disease is the most common of these bleeding disorders.
Cancer.
Rarely, uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer can cause excessive bleeding.
Infection . Infection of the uterus or cervix can cause bleeding.
Rarely, uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancer can cause excessive bleeding.
Infection . Infection of the uterus or cervix can cause bleeding.
Pregnancy or Miscarriage .
Other Medical Conditions. Systemic lupus
erythematosus, diabetes, pelvic inflammatory disorder, cirrhosis, and thyroid disorders can cause heavy bleeding.
Other Medical Conditions. Systemic lupus
erythematosus, diabetes, pelvic inflammatory disorder, cirrhosis, and thyroid disorders can cause heavy bleeding.
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