Other names: Hypermenorrhea, major menstrual bleeding

Heavy menstrual bleeding unless the woman usual, should definitely not miss her attention. It may be due to a number of causes. For heavy menstrual bleeding is considered (still in comparison with conventional bleeding of the individual) bleeding in the highest force lasts longer than five days, or bleeding, which is not enough conventional tampons or pads. In these cases, it is recommended that you visit your gynecologist.

Excessive menstrual bleeding can mean early miscarriage. In this case, menstrual bleeding boards later and is thicker than usual. Early miscarriage is fairly common, and often do not recognize the woman that she was pregnant. Other, often serious reasons may be endometriosis, ie cell migration endometrium to a place other than inside the uterus (such as the ovaries or elsewhere in the abdominal cavity). Endometriosis be solved either by laser or hormone. Furthermore, excessive menstrual bleeding to mark the occurrence of fibroid, a benign tumor uterus, requiring further treatment or even surgical intervention.

In the long term occurring painful and strong menstruation should modify the birth control pill, which normally stabilize and alleviate menstrual cycle.

With the sudden heavy bleeding, especially if it is accompanied by pain and do not hesitate to contact gynecological surgery.