When menstruating, do you have to use two pads at once or replace them every hour? If so, let's see what are the possible causes of lots of menstrual blood.
Actually the amount of bleeding during menstruation in each woman can be different. There is a little menstrual blood volume, but some are coming out a lot, even to excessive.
Menstrual Blood Comes Out Much
Menstrual blood that comes out is considered too much if it exceeds 80 ml in one menstrual cycle. But of course the amount of blood that comes out during menstruation is difficult to count. In general, excessive menstrual blood can be characterized by:- Menstruation for more than 7 days.
- Must replace pads every 1-2 hours because it is full.
- There is a blood clot the size of a coin.
- Menstrual blood penetrates into outer pants or sheets.
- Have to replace pads in the middle of the night because it's full.
Causes of Menstrual Blood Many
Actually many things that can be the cause of menstrual blood out a lot. The following are some of the most common causes:- Myoma (fibroids), which are non-cancerous tissue that grows around the uterus.
- Endometriosis, occurs when the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, for example in the fallopian tube or ovary.
- Pelvic inflammation, which is inflammation that occurs in the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes.
- Adenomyosis, occurs when deep tissue in the uterine lining penetrates out the uterine wall.
- Endometrial polyps, which are non-cancerous tissues that grow prominently in the lining of the uterus or cervix.
- Polycystic ovary syndrome, which is a condition that affects ovarian work and can cause menstrual disorders and fertility.
- An intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD), causing heavy menstruation in the first 3-6 months of use.
- Undergo certain medications, such as hormone therapy, anti-clotting drugs, herbal supplements, or chemotherapy.
- Imbalance of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
- Ectopic pregnancy, which is fertilization that occurs outside the uterus. This condition can cause bleeding that might be mistaken for menstrual blood.
- Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).
- Blood clotting disorders.
- Uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.
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