Usually, menstrual bleeding lasts about 4 to 5 days and, the amount of blood lost is small (2 to 3 tablespoons).
Menstrual bleeding can be very heavy, or it can last more then Usual.
Losing over 80 mL of menstrual fluid per period is considered heavy menstrual bleeding.
We will discuss abnormal bleeding, and possible underlying causes of heavy menstrual bleedings.
Heavy bleeding is also can be defined if: If you need to change your tampon, or pad after less than 2 hours, or you pass clots the size of a quarter or larger, its around half of centimeter.
Or, If menstrual Bleeding lasts more then 7 days, it is called menorrhagia.
Or, Need to change pads or tampons during the night.
Or, Have constant pain in the lower part of the stomach during your periods.
Heavy menstrual bleeding can cause anemia.
Heavy menstrual bleeding can be caused by several serious diseases. Although majority cases are relatively harmless.
In 50 % of cases doctors aren’t able to find the underlying cause of heavy menstrual bleeding.
General Principle is that, you shouldn’t left heavy bleeding without paying attention.
Causes of Heavy menstrual bleeding:
Uterine-related problems.
Benign and malignant tumors can cause heavy bleeding.
Benign growths are more common and include Fibroids and Polyps.
Cancer of the uterus or cervix also can cause Heavy menstrual bleeding.
The probability of Cancers increases with age.
Pregnancy related Bleedings:
Problems related to pregnancy, such as a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, can cause abnormal bleeding.
Hormone-related problems can also cause heavy bleedings.
Other illnesses and causes are rare.
Adolescent period volume.
The amount, length, and frequency of periods around the time of menarche can vary greatly.
And menstrual bleeding can be irregular and different for a few years after your first period.
As you progress through adolescence, period amounts and cycles become more regular.
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