Knowra Heavy menstrual bleeding Heavy menstrual bleeding Heavy menstrual bleeding is menstrual blood loss that is unusually heavy, prolonged, or disruptive to daily life. It can result from uterine conditions, hormonal changes, bleeding disorders, or other causes.
Abnormal uterine bleeding : Bleeding from the uterus that is abnormal in volume, duration, regularity, or timing. Heavy menstrual bleeding is one pattern within this broader classification.
Menstrual history : A record of menstrual timing, duration, flow, symptoms, and changes over time. Bleeding patterns and their effects help establish whether symptoms meet clinical criteria.
Menstruation : The periodic shedding of the uterine lining through the vagina when pregnancy has not occurred. Heavy menstrual bleeding is an unusually burdensome form of this normal cycle process.
Intermenstrual bleeding : Bleeding that occurs between otherwise expected menstrual periods. Bleeding between periods differs from excessive flow during menstruation and may point to different causes.
Fatigue : A persistent sense of physical or mental exhaustion that is not relieved adequately by rest. Blood loss and iron depletion can contribute to ongoing fatigue.
Uterine fibroids : Benign growths of uterine smooth muscle that can distort the uterine cavity and cause bleeding. Fibroids, especially those near the uterine cavity, can increase menstrual blood loss.
Complete blood count : A blood test that measures red cells, white cells, platelets, and related indices. It can identify anemia or low platelet counts associated with heavy bleeding.
Menstrual cycle : Recurring hormonal and reproductive changes that prepare the body for possible pregnancy. Cycle timing and regularity help distinguish heavy flow from other abnormal bleeding patterns.
Postpartum hemorrhage : Excessive bleeding after childbirth, occurring in the immediate or later postpartum period. Its timing and urgent risks distinguish it from heavy menstrual bleeding.
Quality of life : A person's assessment of well-being across physical, emotional, and social aspects of life. Disruption of work, school, sleep, or social activity is part of the condition's clinical significance.
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