{"id":5567,"date":"2018-07-15T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T01:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.gomedii.com\/?p=5567"},"modified":"2021-01-14T15:39:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-14T10:09:15","slug":"menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-causes-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-causes-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally severe or prolonged bleeding. Although heavy menstrual <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/pharmacy\/hysteroscopy-a-process-of-diagnosing-abnormal-bleeding-inside-uterus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bleeding<\/a> is a common problem, most women do not have enough <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/prevent-hearing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blood loss<\/a> to be defined as menorrhagia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With menorrhagia, you cannot do your usual activities when you have your period because you have a lot of blood loss and cramps. If you are afraid of your period because you have heavy <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/natural-ways-to-ease-premenstrual-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">menstrual<\/a> bleeding, talk to your doctor. There are many effective treatments for menorrhagia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/facts-about-premenstrual-syndrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Facts About Premenstrual Syndrome -PMS<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What is <strong>Menorrhagia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Menorrhagia is also known as heavy menstrual bleeding and is the term for frequent and prolonged menstrual periods that interrupt a <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/women-child-care\/womans-health-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">woman&#8217;s<\/a> normal activities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is one of the most common gynecological complaints that affects approximately 20 million women in all across the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An alternative definition that has been suggested is: &#8220;Menstrual loss is greater than what a woman considers reasonable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This type of flow lasts more than 7 days and requires a woman to change her pads every 2 hours or more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">They can also transmit blood clots that are larger than a quarter, and blood loss can lead to anemia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Menorrhagia is one of the most common gynecological complaints.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms of <strong>Menorrhagia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding including;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suck several hours in a row with one or more sanitary napkins or tampons per hour.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">A woman must use a double hygiene protection to control your menstrual flow.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Need to wake up to change napkins during the night.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bleeding for more than a week.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Transmit blood clots larger than a quarter.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Heavy menstrual bleeding lowers the daily activities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Symptoms of anemia, such as fatigue, fatigue or shortness of breath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Causes of <strong>Menorrhagia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition of menorrhagia can occur when a menstrual cycle produces imbalance <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/what-is-better-white-egg-vs-brown-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">egg<\/a>-producing hormone in the body. Ovulation-free menstrual cycles are also known as anovulation that are mainly more common in those who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recently started period or<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Menopause is approaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other reasons for menorrhagia may be:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hormonal Changes:<\/strong> When there is a change in the normal fluctuations of estrogen and progesterone, the endometrium or uterine lining may accumulate which is removed during menstrual bleeding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ovarian Dysfunction:<\/strong> When the ovary does not dissolve the egg, it does not produce progesterone, which produces a hormonal imbalance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Uterine Fibroids:<\/strong> These are benign or non-cancerous tumors.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Uterine Polyps:<\/strong> These benign tumors can lead to higher hormone levels.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Adenomyosis:<\/strong> The glands of the endometrium are integrated into the uterine muscle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Non-Hormonal Intrauterine Pessary (IUD)<\/strong>: IUD is a type of contraceptive that may cause more intense bleeding than normal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Adnexitis (PID)<\/strong>: This is an infection of the sexual organs, which can have serious complications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Complications Related to Pregnancy:<\/strong> Examples are a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cancer:<\/strong> Cancers of the cervix, cervix, and ovary affect the reproductive system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hereditary Disorders of Coagulation:<\/strong> They include von Willebrand disease or a disorder of platelet function.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Anti-inflammatories and anticoagulants can cause severe bleeding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other diseases that can cause menorrhagia are endometriosis, thyroid disease, and diseases of the liver or kidneys.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(You Might Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-care\/menopause-stage-cause-symptoms-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Know About Your Menopause Stage: Cause, Symptoms and More<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the <strong>Treatments<\/strong> for Menorrhagia?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The treatments of menorrhagia depend on the individual case.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pharmacological therapy for heavy menstrual bleeding includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Iron supplements for the treatment of anemia<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tranexamic acid, taken at the time of bleeding, for reducing blood loss.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Oral contraceptives to regulate the cycle as well as to reduce the amount and duration of bleeding.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taking oral progesterone for the treatment of reducing bleeding and hormonal imbalances.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hormone IUD used to dilute the uterine lining, reducing cramping and bleeding.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">In women with bleeding disorders such as mild hemophilia, desmopressin or nasal spray may increase the concentration of coagulation proteins in the blood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Menorrhagia is a condition related to menstrual periods with abnormally severe or prolonged <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/pharmacy\/hysteroscopy-a-process-of-diagnosing-abnormal-bleeding-inside-uterus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bleeding<\/a>. The condition is also known as heavy menstrual bleeding which is a common problem among most women but can be cure easily.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>(People Also Like To Read:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/diseases-prevention\/everything-about-haemophilia-causes-symptoms-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Everything About Haemophilia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments<strong>)<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally severe or prolonged bleeding. 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