Heavy or too-frequent menstrual periods.
Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual periods; it occurs occasionally in many women; sometimes caused by benign uterine tumors, but if chronic, it may lead to anemia; also called hypermenorrhea.
An excess loss of blood occurring during menstruation.
Excessive menstrual flow, either in duration or quantity, or both.
Abnormally heavy bleeding at menstruation, which may or may not be associated with abnormally long periods. Menorrhagia may be associated with high blood pressure, hormonal disturbances, inflammation or tumors (e.g. fibroids) in the pelvic cavity, anemia, sugar diabetes, kidney disease, and many other conditions.
Abnormally heavy or prolonged blood loss during menstruation.
An abnormally heavy menstrual flow occurring during menstrual cycles of regular duration. This condition is also referred to as hypermenorrhea.
Excessive bleeding during menstruation is known as menorrhagia. It can arise from an imbalance between the hormones oestrogen and progesterone that regulate menstruation. This imbalance results in an excessive thickening of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus. Conditions like fibroids, polyps, or pelvic infections affecting the uterus can also lead to menorrhagia.
Treatment options can encompass nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, medications influencing blood clotting, hormone treatments, or the insertion of an IUD (intrauterine device) that emits minimal amounts of progestogen. Endometrial ablation is another method to address menorrhagia.
Excessive menstrual blood loss can only be assessed by comparing it to the woman’s past menstrual history and determining if it leads to anemia. If the bleeding is substantial, a procedure known as uterine scraping may be required. This not only serves as a diagnostic test for menorrhagia but often provides a curative solution as well.