What disease may cause prolonged menstruation?

Generally speaking, a normal female menstrual period is relatively regular, occurring at a fixed time every month and lasting 5 to 7 days. For some people, the menstrual period may last for more than ten days. The daily amount may not be much, just a little bit, but it lasts for a very long time. This is very abnormal. If your menstrual period is often too long, you should go to the hospital for a check-up because it may be related to certain diseases.

1. Blood diseases

Such as thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, etc., are often accompanied by menstruation. If severe uterine bleeding occurs, the menstrual period will be prolonged. Other conditions such as chronic anemia, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, nephritis, etc. can make the blood vessel walls fragile, increase permeability and cause bleeding.

2. Pelvic Inflammation

Pelvic inflammation, intrauterine polyps, endometritis, etc. are all caused by poor intrauterine blood circulation, degeneration and necrosis, or pelvic congestion, which lead to excessive menstruation and prolonged menstruation.

3. Chronic uterine hypertrophy (uterine myositis)

Due to pelvic congestion, ovarian estrogen continues to increase, causing thickening of the uterine muscle layer, resulting in excessive menstruation and prolonged menstruation.

4. Uterine fibroids

Especially for submucosal uterine fibroids, due to the expansion of the uterine cavity area and abnormal contraction, it can cause menorrhagia and prolonged menstruation.

5. Uterine dysfunction bleeding

For example, anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding and irregular endometrial shedding both cause prolonged menstruation due to endocrine dysfunction.

6. Endometriosis

It often causes menorrhagia or prolonged menstruation due to affecting the contraction of the uterine muscle layer or strengthening the endometrium.

In addition, the placement of an IUD can easily cause prolonged menstruation. Therefore, prolonged menstruation is caused by systemic diseases as well as many gynecological diseases, which should be differentiated and identified, and then treated separately.

Women must be good at regulating themselves, eating more fruits and vegetables, and avoiding greasy and irritating foods. A reasonable diet is very important. Keep a happy mood every day, don’t have too much pressure, and be good at relieving your negative emotions. In addition to getting more rest, you should also actively participate in sports. Outdoor activities can effectively improve your immunity.