Hypermenorrhea Causes & Risks

Causes

In some cases the cause of menorrhagia is unknown. However, many conditions have been known to be associated with menorrhagia. These include:

Menstrual cycle hormone dysfunction (imbalance)
Cervical or endometrial polyps
Uterine fibroids
Infection (pelvic infections)
Blood-clotting disorders
Anticoagulant medications (blood thinners)
Anti-inflammatory medications (large amounts over a long period of time)
Liver, kidney, or thyroid disease
Problems with an intrauterine device (IUD)
Ectopic pregnancy
Ovarian cysts
Chronic medical conditions
Cancer of the uterus or cervix (rare)
Vaginal injury from trauma or sexual abuse
Complications from pregnancy, such as miscarriage

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. People at greatest risk for menorrhagia include:

Adolescent girls who have started menstruation within the last 12 to 18 months
Women approaching menopause
Women with hereditary bleeding disorders
Women who are obese

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