Hormonal Imbalances and Menometrorrhagia: Causes & Effects

Progesterone Deficiency: Inadequate progesterone levels can cause endometrial instability and shedding, resulting in abnormal uterine bleeding.

Estrogen Dominance: Excessive estrogen compared to progesterone can cause irregular uterine growth, thickening of the endometrium, and eventually abnormal bleeding.

Annovulatory Cycles: Hormone imbalance can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle, resulting in anovulatory cycles where no dominant follicle develops. This leads to irregular and prolonged bleeding.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Hormonal disturbances in PCOS, including high androgen levels and disrupted progesterone and estrogen production, contribute to irregular menstrual bleeding.

Perimenopause and Menopause: Fluctuating hormone levels during the transition to menopause can lead to menstrual irregularities, including menometrorrhagia.

Thyroid Problems: Thyroid hormone imbalances can affect the production of sex hormones, disrupting the menstrual cycle and causing abnormal bleeding.

Cushing's Syndrome: Excess production of cortisol can interfere with normal reproductive hormone production, leading to menstrual irregularities.

Medications: Certain medications, such as oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, blood thinners, and corticosteroids, can impact menstrual bleeding patterns.