Uterine polyps that form on the lining of the uterus affect the uterine muscles, causing increased bleeding. Apart from this, deficiency of vitamins in the body increases this problem.
Increase in duration of period cycle and bleeding more than normal is called heavy period. It is also called menorrhagia. Apart from increased blood flow, women suffering from this problem also have to face cramps. Actually, this problem has to be faced due to many reasons including imbalance in hormonal function to problems related to fibroids and uterus. First of all, let us know the symptoms of heavy bleeding and its causes (Heavy period causes).
Dr. Raveena Patel, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Mayflower Women's Hospital, Ahmedabad, says that during periods, the endometrial i.e. uterine lining is shed. Due to this one has to face bleeding. Actually, with the help of this process the body prepares for future pregnancy. In the absence of pregnancy, the uterus sheds its lining, due to which vaginal bleeding continues for 3 to 5 days.
According to experts, uterine polyps formed on the lining of the uterus affect the uterine muscles, which increases bleeding. Apart from this, deficiency of vitamins in the body increases this problem. Also, the risk of PCOD increases due to hormonal imbalance, which increases blood flow.
Signs of heavy bleeding in periods
- During menstruation, blood clots start coming out and one has to face the problem of changing pads every two to three hours.
- Bleeding that continues for a week or more instead of a period lasting for 5 days indicates heavy bleeding.
- Increase in symptoms of anemia, which leads to feeling tired and weak. One has to stand for long periods and face cramps.
- One has to get up at night to change pads and the flow of bleeding remains constant.
There may be more bleeding during periods due to these reasons
Physical activity above capacity
Due to excessive exercise, the effect on the uterus increases, due to which the uterine lining gets irritated. In such a situation, endometrial or cervical polyps are affected, due to which the problem of heavy bleeding persists.
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2 infection
Infection also increases the problem of excessive bleeding during periods. In fact, unsafe sex, multiple partners and sex immediately after delivery prove to be the cause of infection, due to which the problem of excessive bleeding persists. One also has to face swelling, itching and redness near the vagina.
3 Hormonal imbalance
Maintaining a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone helps control the formation of the uterine lining. Due to increasing hormonal imbalance, the thickness of the endometrium i.e. that soft layer increases and one has to face heavy bleeding. Women who suffer from thyroid are at risk of heavy blood flow.
4 Ovary related problems
Sometimes the ovaries do not release an egg during the menstrual cycle. This is called anovulation. In such a situation, bleeding starts increasing during periods. Apart from this, ovarian cyst also increases bleeding.
5 fibroids
Fibroids start growing inside or outside the uterus. Due to this one has to face abnormal vaginal bleeding. Actually, this increases the growth of blood vessels, which proves to be the cause of excessive bleeding.
6 polyps
According to Medline Plus, polyps that form on the lining of the uterus cause bleeding during menstruation. Polyps continue to cause spotting after menopause. This can be cured by hormonal therapy.
7 cancer
According to NHS reports, heavy periods have to be faced due to cancer of the uterus or cervix. Cancer can occur before or after menopause. This condition is called endometrial hyperplasia. Due to this, the problem of heavy menstrual bleeding and irregular bleeding persists.
With the help of these tips the problem of heavy bleeding will be solved.
1. Bring changes in diet
According to the National Institute of Health, oxygen levels can be improved by increasing the amount of iron and vitamin C in the diet. Apart from this, absorption of iron starts increasing with Vitamin C. This helps in removing the symptoms of anemia and can get rid of constant fatigue. For this, consume green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits and seeds in your diet.
2. Drink plenty of water
Drink plenty of water to maintain electrolyte balance in the body. This improves the volume of blood in the body, which solves the problem of heavy bleeding. Be sure to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
3. Get enough sleep
Get enough sleep to maintain the increasing hormonal imbalance in the body. This keeps the brain active and provides relief from other problems growing in the body. This helps in controlling the increasing cortisol hormone in the body.
4. Exercise
Do exercise and yoga to avoid PCOS and thyroid symptoms. This causes the muscles to stretch and blood flow increases. The body remains active and healthy.