What’s the matter with heavy menstrual flow?

Heavy menstrual flow may be caused by endocrine disorders, uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, coagulation disorders, endometriosis and other reasons. Heavy menstrual flow usually manifests as menstrual bleeding volume exceeding 80 ml, or menstrual period lasting more than 7 days, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue.

1. Endocrine disorders

Endocrine disorders may lead to heavy menstrual flow, which is usually related to factors such as mental stress and irregular work and rest. Endocrine disorders can affect hormone levels in the body, causing the endometrium to thicken, causing increased menstrual flow. Treatment of heavy menstrual flow caused by endocrine disorders can be improved by adjusting work and rest, reducing stress, and maintaining a happy mood. If necessary, progesterone capsules, dydrogesterone tablets and other drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor to adjust hormone levels.

2. Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids may cause heavy menstrual bleeding, often related to high estrogen levels. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, which may compress the endometrium and cause increased menstrual flow. Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by uterine fibroids can be diagnosed through ultrasound. To treat heavy menstrual flow caused by uterine fibroids, you can use mifepristone tablets, Guizhi Fuling capsules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, uterine fibroid removal surgery is required.

3. Endometrial polyps

Endometrial polyps may cause heavy menstrual bleeding and are often related to chronic inflammation, high estrogen levels and other factors. Endometrial polyps are neoplasms formed by local overgrowth of the endometrium, which may affect the normal shedding of the endometrium and lead to increased menstrual flow. Endometrial polyps cause heavy menstrual bleeding and can be diagnosed through hysteroscopy. To treat heavy menstrual flow caused by endometrial polyps, levonorgestrel intrauterine sustained-release system can be used under the guidance of a doctor, and hysteroscopic polypectomy is required if necessary.

4. Coagulation dysfunction

Coagulation disorders may lead to heavy menstrual flow and are usually related to genetic factors, drug effects and other factors. Coagulopathy affects the blood clotting process, leading to increased menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual flow caused by coagulation dysfunction can be diagnosed through coagulation function tests. To treat heavy menstrual flow caused by coagulation disorders, drugs such as tranexamic acid tablets and vitamin K1 injection can be used to improve coagulation function under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Endometriosis

Endometriosis may cause heavy menstrual flow, which is usually related to reflux of menstrual blood, immune factors, etc. Endometriosis is the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, which may cause an inflammatory reaction and lead to increased menstrual flow. Endometriosis, which causes heavy menstrual bleeding, can be diagnosed with a laparoscopy. To treat heavy menstrual flow caused by endometriosis, drugs such as danazol capsules and gestrinone capsules can be used under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, laparoscopic surgery is required.

Patients with heavy menstrual flow should pay attention to rest, avoid overexertion, and maintain a happy mood. You can eat more iron-rich foods in your diet, such as lean meat, animal liver, spinach, etc., to help prevent anemia. Avoid eating cold, spicy, and spicy foods to avoid aggravating symptoms. If menstrual flow is heavy and lasts for a long time or is accompanied by severe anemia symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.