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What Causes Heavy Menstrual Bleeding?
Question: What causes heavy periods?
Brief Answer:
Some common causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
heavy menses or excessive bleeding can be
1. normal for the lady. in that all menses are usually heavy. It's the normal way for the lady.
2. Stress related. Excess stress mental or physical, both can cause bleeding.
3. delayed menses can be heavier than usual.
4. missed abortions often appear as heavy bleeding.
5. hormonal changes can vary the amount of blood. Sometimes it causes heavier bleeding. Other ladies develop less bleeding.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Some common causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
heavy menses or excessive bleeding can be
1. normal for the lady. in that all menses are usually heavy. It's the normal way for the lady.
2. Stress related. Excess stress mental or physical, both can cause bleeding.
3. delayed menses can be heavier than usual.
4. missed abortions often appear as heavy bleeding.
5. hormonal changes can vary the amount of blood. Sometimes it causes heavier bleeding. Other ladies develop less bleeding.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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