{"id":1280,"date":"2022-06-16T10:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T10:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/?p=1280"},"modified":"2022-06-16T10:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T10:06:40","slug":"menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-and-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/menorrhagia-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-symptoms-and-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding): Symptoms and Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menorrhagia or abnormal bleeding is a term used to describe periods, which include heavy menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than what is typical for a monthly cycle. If there is a need for you to change the pad or any other menstrual hygiene product more frequently than every two hours, then this is a sign that you need to consult a doctor.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When suffering from menorrhagia, everyday activities you take on during your menstrual cycle could become a challenge, and they might take more additional effort, which can lead to exhaustion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many helpful treatments for this condition, and in case you are looking for high-quality services, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/services\/#Menorrhagia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">menorrhagia treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ACE OBGYN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the option you might want to consider. Our team of experts will precisely know how to approach the problem and offer you different solutions in line with the severity of the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Menorrhagia Symptoms\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menorrhagia symptoms are very evident and can be classified as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Changing one or more sanitary pads or other menstrual products more frequently than every two hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Changing sanitary products multiple times during the night\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Using more than one product at a time for additional anti-leakage support\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The menstrual cycle lasts longer than one week<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anemia-like symptoms (headaches, weakness, fatigue, lightheadedness)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blood clots are as big as a quarter coin or larger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inability to perform everyday routines because of heavy menstrual bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heavy pains during the menstrual cycle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If one or more of these symptoms start appearing, it is advised to speak to a medical professional to ensure that your reproductive health is not jeopardized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1282\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms-.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Hands Holding Sanitary Napkins or Menstruation Pad Before Wearing It\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms--800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Menorrhagia-Symptoms-.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Causes of Menorrhagia\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although the causes for some cases of this condition are still not completely explored, these are some of the most commonly known causes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dysfunction of the ovaries occurs when they do not go through the phase of anovulation, and the body stops producing progesterone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Hormonal imbalance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone causes excess endometrium development (buildup which is shed during the cycle).<\/li>\n<li>Polyps and uterine fibroids which are benign growths in the uterus that cause heavy menstrual bleeding.<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy complications caused by a miscarriage or an unusual position of the placenta.<\/li>\n<li>Intrauterine device usage is often followed by menorrhagia.<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding disorders, especially when a person has a deficiency of critical blood-clotting factors.<\/li>\n<li>Uterine or cervical cancer<\/li>\n<li>Taking certain medications such as painkillers, hormonal medication, and anticoagulants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Why Is My Period Lasting Longer Than Usual?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To say that there is a norm when it comes to the menstrual cycle would be an incorrect statement. All women are different, and their monthly periods can differ in a variety of ways. While some women have a very regular, pain-free menstruation, other women suffer immensely every month, taking an immense number of painkillers, and cannot function correctly until the cycle is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Still, some medical facts help determine whether our cycle is healthy or if there is a reason to schedule a consultation with the doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most cycles occur every 21 to 35 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most women have their period every 28 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically, a period lasts from two to seven days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most menstrual hygiene products are usually changed every two to three hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your period is lasting longer than seven days, there is a possibility that you have an underlying health condition. The causes, similarly to menorrhagia, can be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uterine polyps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Uterine fibroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adenomyosis\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hormonal imbalance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Precancerous or cancerous changes in the uterus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bleeding disorder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The treatment for long-lasting periods can be a removal of the polyps, cysts, and other growths causing the condition or hormonal contraceptives, which can help regulate the cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Consequences of Menorrhagia<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any cause of abnormal bleeding in the body, including menorrhagia, has its consequences and can lead to the development of other conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this case, the person can get anemia, a lack of healthy red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body. The types of anemia which can be caused by menorrhagia are blood loss and iron deficiency anemia. The symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, chest pains, shortness of breath, and alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although anemia treatment is accessible and simplified, it can lead to heart failure, poor immunity, and other severe diseases if the condition is not treated on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which Tests Help in Dealing With Menorrhagia?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be able to offer adequate treatment for the condition, there are some tests your doctor might advise you to do. The tests which are usually done are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blood test to check your blood for thyroid problems, blood clots, or anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pap test to check if you have any inflammations, changes in cells, or infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultrasound to check on the blood vessels, blood flow, organs, and tissues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Endometrial biopsy test to check for any cancerous or abnormal cells in the uterus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dilation and Curettage test to determine the potential cause of the bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hysteroscopy to check for polyps, fibroids, and other growths that might cause the bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sonohysterogram to check for problems in the lining of the uterus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All these tests, especially if combined, might give a clearer picture of the causes and effects of menorrhagia. Keep in mind that in almost 50 percent of cases, the direct cause is unknown, so it is better to focus on the treatment of the condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical professionals also advise keeping track of the periods and all their specificities (how long they last, how heavy was the flow, how many menstrual products are used, how often, how severe was the pain, etc.) to be able to give the doctor as many details as possible before their advice and further steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia.jpg\" alt=\"Female Doctor Operating Ultrasound Scanner Examining Belly of Her Female Patient\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/novac-md\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/211\/2022\/06\/Which-Tests-Help-in-Dealing-With-Menorrhagia.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Treatment<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The treatment of menorrhagia depends on the cause of the heavy menstrual bleeding. Some general parameters such as medical history, age, overall health, response to certain medication and therapy, but also personal preferences will be taken into account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The treatment will additionally depend on what the person wants to get out of it \u2013 do they want just to ease the pain, stop the period, ensure that they have children in the future, reduce the amount of bleeding, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All these details are needed to determine the best therapy for every individual. Two groups of treatment are offered:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Surgical treatment: hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation, hysterectomy, and the Dilation and Curettage procedure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical therapy: supplementation for iron deficiency, birth control pills, painkillers (ibuprofen), hormonal therapy, antifibrinolytic medicines, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whichever approach you choose, just make sure that you have shared all the details of your condition with the selected doctor and that you have understood all the possible options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>There\u2019s Help<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Menorrhagia is a very complex condition that demands a lot of attention and care from medical professionals as well as the individual. At ACE OBGYN, we are equipped to handle all the difficulties this condition brings. We are ready to offer advice, information, consultations, and proper treatment when you decide to combat the uncomfortable symptoms of menorrhagia. Feel free to get in touch with us with your questions or concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Menorrhagia or abnormal bleeding is a term used to describe periods, which include heavy menstrual bleeding that lasts longer than what is typical for a monthly cycle. 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