Patient's question:
Menstruation comes three times a month, continuously for half a year.Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is likely caused by menstrual disorders. Menstrual disorders manifest as irregularities in the menstrual cycle or bleeding volume and can be categorized into the following types: ① Irregular uterine bleeding. This includes: excessive menstrual bleeding or prolonged duration. Common causes include uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, endometrial hyperplasia, endometriosis, etc.; decreased menstrual bleeding with both reduced volume and shorter duration; frequent menstruation, where the menstrual interval is less than 25 days; prolonged menstrual cycle, where the menstrual interval is longer than 35 days; irregular bleeding, which can be caused by various factors and exhibits no regular pattern. These conditions can be caused by local factors, endocrine disorders, or systemic diseases. ② Functional uterine bleeding. This refers to abnormal uterine bleeding caused by endocrine regulatory system disorders, with no apparent organic lesions in the internal or external genitalia. It is the most common type of menstrual disorder and is often seen in adolescence and menopause. It is divided into ovulatory and anovulatory types, with approximately 85% of cases being anovulatory functional uterine bleeding.