What is the reason for heavy menstrual flow?

A woman's normal monthly menstrual volume is about 30-50 ml. If it exceeds 80 ml, it can be considered as excessive menstrual volume. If you feel that three packs of ten sanitary napkins are not enough during your period, you should see a doctor. Excessive menstrual flow is a disease that can easily cause people to suffer from anemia, shortness of breath, palpitations, weakness, back pain, leg pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. It is necessary to find the cause and treat it symptomatically in time. Let’s take a look at the reasons why women may have excessive menstrual flow.

1. Concept

The amount of menstrual bleeding is heavy during several consecutive menstrual cycles, but the intervals between periods and the duration of bleeding are regular, with no intermenstrual bleeding, bleeding after sexual intercourse, or a sudden increase in menstrual blood. Clinically, ovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding is divided into two categories: heavy menstrual flow and intermenstrual bleeding, based on the comparison of bleeding time and basal body temperature (BBT) curve. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it missing syndrome.

2. Causes

1. Excessive exercise

If you exercise too much, your menstrual flow will increase.

2. Neuroendocrine dysfunction

The main problem is that the function of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovarian axis is unstable or defective.

3. Ovarian problems

Menstrual irregularities in women of childbearing age are generally due to poor ovarian corpus luteum function, which often manifests as heavy menstrual bleeding.

4. Organic disease or drug causes

Including local inflammation of the reproductive organs, which may be caused by vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease or endometriosis, or tumors and developmental abnormalities, malnutrition; intracranial diseases.

5. Other endocrine disorders, such as abnormal function of the thyroid and adrenal cortex, diabetes, Sheehan's disease, liver diseases, blood diseases, etc. Use of medications to treat mental illness. Excessive menstruation may occur.

6. Improper contraceptive methods

Many people who use intrauterine devices for contraception may experience a significant increase in menstrual flow if the ring is not placed correctly.

7. Psychological factors

Excessive mental stress or excessive tension can also cause excessive menstrual flow.

Symptoms

Heavy vaginal bleeding, poor spirits, shortness of breath, palpitations, decreased appetite, weakness in the limbs, pale complexion, etc. Some patients experience heavy menstrual flow with purple-black blood clots, lower abdominal pain that is resistant to pressure, and restlessness.

IV. Hazards

1. Cause anemia

Women with excessive menstrual flow often have obvious anemia due to excessive menstrual blood loss during menstruation.

2. Various discomfort symptoms

During and after menstruation, there are often symptoms of palpitations, general weakness, back pain, leg pain, insomnia and nightmares. People are also prone to colds and fatigue. You must see a doctor.

3. Cause infertility

There are many reasons for heavy menstrual bleeding, some of which may lead to infertility. If a young woman has heavy menstrual flow, you may want to be careful, as this may be a sign of infertility.

5. Notes

When female friends have excessive menstrual flow, they must pay attention to dietary adjustment, maintain a balanced diet, do not overeat, avoid eating too much greasy and spicy food, do not eat raw, cold food, and at the same time avoid catching cold and wear more clothes. If the menstrual flow is still excessive, you should seek medical attention immediately and take medication.