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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

I am 51 years old and a female, I started my period last Thursday, so its been over a week. The flow keeps getting heavier and heavier. Like every hour I am in the restroom changing my feminine product, I am so tired and I also am having an unusual pain in my stomache, does this mean something is wrong?
posted on Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hello,

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common women issue and there are many reasons why some women have heavy periods however some or more common than others. These are some common causes include hormone problems. Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period. If your hormone levels aren’t balanced, your body can make the lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining. Second, growths in the uterus such as polyps or fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the uterus.

While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition. Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options.
 
Other potential other causes of bleeding include stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness. Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and test your hormonal levels. It will show us the exact issue which can be treated then.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
 Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?

Hello, Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common women issue and there are many reasons why some women have heavy periods however some or more common than others. These are some common causes include hormone problems. Every month, a lining builds up inside your uterus (womb), which you shed during your period. If your hormone levels aren’t balanced, your body can make the lining too thick, which leads to heavy bleeding when you shed the thicker lining. Second, growths in the uterus such as polyps or fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow within the uterus. While some causes may be easy to treat, others can indicate a serious underlying condition. Whether you notice spotting or heavier bleeding in between periods, it’s important to see your doctor for testing, diagnosis, and treatment options.   Other potential other causes of bleeding include stress, change in medications, miscarriage, vaginal dryness. Your doctor will also likely give you a physical exam, including a pelvic exam and test your hormonal levels. It will show us the exact issue which can be treated then. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein