Understanding Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Causes & Solutions

Common Causes of Heavy Periods

• Hormonal Imbalance: Estrogen/progesterone fluctuations (e.g., new contraceptive, perimenopause).
• Uterine Fibroids: Benign uterine wall growths.
• Adenomyosis: Endometrial tissue grows into uterine muscle.
• Endometriosis: Endometrial tissue outside uterus.
• Pregnancy Complications: Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease.
• Cancer: Rare; uterine/cervical cancer.

See a healthcare provider to determine cause and appropriate treatment.