Patient's question:
I am over 50 years old and my menstruation has always been very regular. Around March 1st of this year, I started my period and it has not stopped since. What should I do? I haven't seen a doctor yet.Doctor's answer:
Menstrual hypermenorrhea can be caused by systemic and local factors. It is mainly caused by local factors—those inherent to the uterus itself. Common causes include uterine fibroids, especially submucosal fibroids, even small-sized ones can lead to excessive menstrual bleeding. The next most common causes are adenomyosis and pelvic endometriosis. Due to the growth of the endometrium into the uterine muscle wall and other factors, menstrual volume is often increased. Whenever excessive menstrual bleeding occurs, it is essential to investigate the cause to prevent chronic blood loss anemia, which can harm health.