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- In some cases, the cause of heavy menstrual bleeding is unknown, but a number of conditions may cause menorrhagia. Common causes include: Hormone imbalance. In a normal menstrual cycle, a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulates the buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which is shed during menstruation.
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Bleeding Disorders While too much clotting can lead to conditions such as heart attacks and strokes, the inability to form clots can be very dangerous as well, as it can result in excessive bleeding. Bleeding can result from either too few or abnormal platelets, abnormal or low amounts of clotting proteins, or abnormal blood vessels.
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14 Common Causes for Post Menopausal Bleeding Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer): Bleeding after menopause can be a sign of endometrial cancer. Other causes: Hormone therapy, infection of the uterus or cervix, use of certain medications such as blood thinners, and other types of cancer can cause postmenopausal bleeding.Your doctor can determine the cause of your bleeding by taking your medical history and doing a physical exam and a few tests.lthough bleeding on and off during perimenopause is normal, bleeding after menopause is not. Any postmenopausal bleeding, regardless of how light it is, should be checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.
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Bleeding Problems A bleeding disorder occurs when blood does not clot fast enough. This results in too much bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time. Normal blood clotting is called coagulation. This complex process involves platelets and clotting or coagulation factors.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Cancer of the uterus or cervix. Certain types of birth control—for example, an intrauterine device (IUD). Problems related to pregnancy, such as a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, can cause abnormal bleeding. A miscarriage is when an unborn baby (also called a fetus) dies in the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is when a baby starts to grow outside the womb (uterus), which is not safe.
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- Blood loss from heavy periods can also lead to anemia, causing symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. There are many possible causes of heavy menstrual bleeding. They include: 1  Hormonal imbalance, particularly in estrogen and progesterone; this is most common in adolescents who recently began their periods and women who are getting close to menopause.
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- 1 An infection of the lining of the nose, or sinusitis or infected adenoids can all make nose bleeds more common. 2  An allergy which causes hayfever or sneezing can be the cause.  Some people have blood vessels in the nose that bleed easily, perhaps in warm dry air, or after exercise.
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Vaginal Bleeding In women of childbearing age (around 18-40 years), the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding is pregnancy and its complications, such as ectopic pregnancies or miscarriages. Anovulation can be a cause of bleeding in women of childbearing age.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (Menorrhagia) Adenomyosis is another condition that can cause heavy bleeding. Adenomyosis results when the endometrial glands that line the uterus grow into the uterine muscle (the myometrium). When this happens, little lakes of blood form in the uterine wall that do not drain during menstruation.
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State Defined Contribution and Hybrid Retirement Plans In 1991, the state created a defined contribution plan for teachers and closed its defined benefit plan to new enrollment. In 2005, the defined contribution plan was closed to new enrollment. In 2006, the members of the defined contribution plan voted to merge it with the state's defined benefit plan for teachers.
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What causes menstrual irregularities? Common causes of ovulatory bleeding (heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding) include: Structural problems, such as uterine fibroids or polyps. Bleeding disorders, such as leukemia, platelet disorders, the various factor deficiencies, or von Willebrand disease.
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Over 50: Bleeding After Menopause? Donât Go With That Flow! Abnormal bleeding from the cavity of the uterus is caused by hormonal imbalances, benign growths such as polyps or fibroids, pre-cancer or cancer. An ultrasound combined with a sample of tissue from the inside of the uterus will generally identify the problem.
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Menopause Glossary Not the same as normal irregular periods during perimenopause or bleeding from menopause hormone therapy including estrogen and progestogen. Possible causes are hormone imbalance, pregnancy, fibroid tumors, uterine lining abnormalities, cancer, and other conditions of the vagina or cervix.
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Medications for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding In many women, a hormone imbalance causes bleeding. These women may have too much estrogen or not enough progesterone. Polyps or fibroids (small and large growths) in the uterus can also cause bleeding. Cancer of the uterus and infection of the cervix are other causes of bleeding.
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Causes and Treatment of Nosebleeds The most common cause of anterior nose bleeds is trauma such as a blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding. In addition, high altitudes, colds, allergies, and medications are all potential culprits for triggering a nosebleed.
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Overview 1 Rarely, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer can cause excessive menstrual bleeding. 2  Inherited bleeding disorders. 3  Some blood coagulation disorders — such as von Willebrand's disease, a condition in which an important blood-clotting factor is deficient or impaired — can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding. Rarely, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer can cause excessive menstrual bleeding. 2  Inherited bleeding disorders. 3  Some blood coagulation disorders — such as von Willebrand's disease, a condition in which an important blood-clotting factor is deficient or impaired — can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding.
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Muscle Bleeds in the Arms and Legs Bleeding into the muscles in the arms, legs, and thighs can occur in people with hemophilia and other severe bleeding disorders. The bleeding can start after the muscle is hit, is sprained, or you get a shot in the muscle. With severe hemophilia, it can also happen for no clear reason (called a spontaneous bleed). Muscle bleeds can cause a lot of blood loss inside your body.
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- The deductible definition may detail embedded vs. non-embedded.>If the booklet is not available, and you are on an insurance plan through your employer, you could ask your human resource representative which type of deductible your plan has.
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44 Natural Home Remedies For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clots 1 Polyps. 2  Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterus (uterine polyps) may cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding. 3  Polyps of the uterus most commonly occur in women of reproductive age as the result of high hormone levels.
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Vaginal Bleeding 1 Ovarian cysts, cervicitis, endometritis, fibroids, vaginal infections, and other conditions can also cause excessive bleeding.  Vaginal bleeding is a particular concern in women older than age 50 years (or after menopause). The risk of cancer increases with age.
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- Bleeding from the stomach can be caused by: 1  Gastritis. 2  Alcohol, medications including NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) and many others can cause stomach ulcers or inflammation (gastritis). 3  Stomach ulcers and intestinal ulcers.
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Women's health guide Growths and cancers. A harmless polyp or lesion of the genitals may cause bleeding. Excessive bleeding may be due to ovarian cysts, cervicitis, endometritis, fibroids, vaginal infections and other conditions. Cancers of the vagina, cervix, uterus and ovaries are other causes of bleeding. Medication. Some treatments such as anticoagulants that prevent blood from clotting may result in abnormal bleeding. Haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders may cause excessive or prolonged vaginal bleeding. Trauma or injury, including injury through having sex may cause of bleeding, as may problems with a contraceptive coil or IUD.
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Internal Bleeding Internal bleeding may be caused by the following conditions: 1  Damage to a blood vessel that can't easily be repaired by the body's internal mechanisms; 2  not enough clotting factors in the blood to make the repair; or. 3  medications that are taken to prevent abnormal clotting.nternal bleeding may be caused by the following conditions: 1  Damage to a blood vessel that can't easily be repaired by the body's internal mechanisms; 2  not enough clotting factors in the blood to make the repair; or. 3  medications that are taken to prevent abnormal clotting.
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Dysfunctional Bleeding-F.A.Q. 1 An intrauterine device (IUD) also may increase your chances of spotting or heavy periods. For more information on the IUD, see the topic Birth Control.  Infection of the pelvic organs (vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries) may cause vaginal bleeding, especially after intercourse or douching. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often the cause of infections. For more information, see the topic Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding 1 Cancer—Heavy menstrual bleeding can be an early sign of endometrial cancer. Most cases of endometrial cancer are diagnosed in women in their mid 60s who are past menopause. It often is diagnosed at an early stage when treatment is the most effective.  Other causes—Endometriosis can cause heavy menstrual bleeding.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Problems related to pregnancy, such as a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, can cause abnormal bleeding. A miscarriage is when an unborn baby (also called a fetus) dies in the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy is when a baby starts to grow outside the womb (uterus), which is not safe.
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14 Common Causes for Post Menopausal Bleeding Endometrial cancer (uterine cancer): Bleeding after menopause can be a sign of endometrial cancer. Other causes: Hormone therapy, infection of the uterus or cervix, use of certain medications such as blood thinners, and other types of cancer can cause postmenopausal bleeding.RT (also known as hormone therapy, menopausal hormone therapy, and estrogen replacement therapy) uses female hormones -- estrogen and progesterone -- to treat common symptoms of menopause and aging. Doctors can prescribe it during or after menopause.