Abnormal Bleeding
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Abnormal Bleeding:
When a person experiences the following symptoms, it indicates the condition of Abnormal bleeding.
Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Menstrual cycles significantly shorter or longer than the typical 21 to 35 days.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding requiring frequent changes of sanitary products.
Spotting Between Periods: Unexpected vaginal bleeding or spotting outside the regular menstrual cycle.
Bleeding After Menopause: Vaginal bleeding occurring after menopause.
Bleeding After Sexual Intercourse: Vaginal bleeding following sexual activity, unrelated to menstruation.
Intermenstrual Bleeding: Bleeding occurring between menstrual periods.
Painful Menstrual Periods: Menstrual periods associated with severe pain or cramping.
Blood Clots: Passing large blood clots during menstruation.
Abnormal bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance is more common in teenagers or in women who are approaching menopause. Other common causes of abnormal uterine bleeding are pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or growths in the uterus. These are called polyps or fibroids and can range from small to large growths.Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur at any age, but the cause usually depends on your age, the causes may vary for different age groups.
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Teens, 20s, and 30s
A common cause of abnormal bleeding in teenagers and young adults is pregnancy. Abnormal bleeding can occur in the first few months of a normal pregnancy. Some birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs) can also result in abnormal bleeding.
Abnormal uterine bleeding during a menstrual cycle can occur when your body does not release an egg from your ovaries (called ovulation) as it should. This is common for teenagers who have just started getting their periods, thereby creating a hormonal imbalance in which the estrogen in your body makes the lining of your uterus (called the endometrium) grow until it gets too thick. When your body gets rid of this lining during your period, the bleeding will be very heavy.
At times, due to hormonal imbalance may the body may not initiate the shedding of the lining causing irregular bleeding (“spotting”) between your periods.
40s and early 50s:
At this age, before menopause or at the onset of menopause begins, it is common not to ovulate for months. This can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, including heavy periods and lighter, irregular bleeding.
Thickening of the uterine lining is another cause of bleeding in your 40s and 50s. This thickening can be a warning of uterine cancer. One has to talk to the gynaecologist if the event of have abnormal uterine bleeding in this age group. Although it is a normal part of getting older, but it’s important to eliminate the possible risk of uterine cancer.
Post-menopause:
Hormone replacement therapy is a common cause of uterine bleeding after menopause. Other causes may include endometrial and uterine cancer. But cancer is not always the cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. Many other problems can cause bleeding after menopause.
Best recommendation for the same is consult a Gynaecologist in event of any bleeding after menopause.
