What could be the cause of my period being so heavy?!

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Hi... there are numerous reasons but as it's only happened once I really wouldn't worry about it. The following info I found could probably frighten the life out of you ! and I don't imagine any of it applies to you.

Hope your ok.



Some examples of abnormal bleeding include:

CausesA change in hormone levels is a common cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. This is called dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Other causes of abnormal menstrual bleeding include:

?Endometrial hyperplasia (thickening/build-up of the lining of the uterus)
?Cancer of the uterus
?Uterine fibroids, uterine polyps (small noncancerous growths in the lining of the uterus), adenomyosis
?Medical conditions such as thyroid and pituitary disorders, diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, and systemic lupus erythematosus
?Pregnancy complications -- such as miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the uterus)
?Changes in birth control pills or estrogens that you take
?Use of certain drugs such as steroids or blood thinners (for example, warfarin or Coumadin)
?Use of an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control
?Recent trauma, surgery, or other uterine procedure
?Infection in the uterus (pelvic inflammatory disease)
?Bleeding disorders such as Von Willebrand disease
?Polycystic ovary syndrome
?Stress, change in diet or exercise routine, recent weight loss or weight gain, travel, or illness