Menometrorrhagia

Menometrorrhagia is a medical condition characterized by heavy and prolonged menstrual periods at irregular intervals. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, or cancer. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and may include hormonal therapy, surgery, or other interventions.

Causes

Menometrorrhagia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Hormonal imbalances: These can disrupt the normal menstrual cycle and lead to heavy, prolonged periods.
• Uterine fibroids: These noncancerous growths in the uterus can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
• Polyps: Small, benign growths on the lining of the uterus or cervix can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
• Cancer: Uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer can cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.

Symptoms

The primary symptom of menometrorrhagia is heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. Other symptoms may include:

• Pain or cramping in the lower abdomen
• Fatigue or anemia due to blood loss
• Irregular menstrual cycle

Treatment

Treatment for menometrorrhagia depends on the underlying cause and may include:

• Hormonal therapy: This can help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce bleeding.
• Surgery: If fibroids, polyps, or cancer are causing the heavy bleeding, surgery may be necessary.
• Endometrial ablation: This procedure destroys the lining of the uterus to reduce heavy bleeding.

See also

• Menorrhagia
• Metrorrhagia

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