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Menorrhagia
Menorrhagia is the name given to unusually heavy periods. Many women will experience periods that are longer and heavier than normal, producing more blood than they normally would. This can be caused by a number of things, and if diagnosed correctly it can be treated before it becomes too much of a problem.
If a woman is experiencing a period that is lasting more than seven days, she is most likely experiencing menorrhagia for some reason. Menstruation will normally occur regularly and last around five days, producing up to 80ml of blood during each cycle. Obviously women will not measure the amount of blood their bodies produce during menstruation, but they will know when they are having to use more tampons or sanitary towels for example. If this is happening, it is a good idea to contact a local GP or gynaecologist to discuss the situation. If the woman is experiencing pain as well, she may have a case of dysmenorrhoea, which can be caused by more serious underlying problems. If the periods are occurring irregularly, it may be a case of menometrorrhagia. The GP or gynaecologist will discuss the frequency of a woman’s periods, and will determine what the cause of the problem may be.
Menorrhagia may occur as a result of a number of causes. The problem may be because of an infection, a hormonal disorder, an abnormal build up of the lining of the uterus or even as a result of obesity. These are just a few things that can contribute to menorrhagia. The specialist examining the patient will perform a number of tests such as blood tests and smear tests to get an idea of what may be causing the abnormal blood flow. Unless there is a severe underlying problem, whatever is causing the menorrhagia can usually be found and treated relatively easily.
Treatment for this disorder depends entirely upon what is causing it to happen. There are a great many possible causes, and unless one is discovered and proven to be the primary cause, no general treatment will solve the problem. It is important that this disorder is spotted as soon as possible though. If a woman is losing an abnormally large amount of blood during menstruation, she can lose a lot of iron and develop anaemia. This can be treated, but it need not occur if the women suffering from menorrhagia consult a GP when the symptoms first show themselves.