Prolonged and Continuous Menstrual Bleeding

prolonged-and-continuous-menstrual-bleeding1 The duration of menstrual periods vary from woman to woman. They happen anywhere from 23 to 35 days and can last from three to seven days, but what happens during the period is not always so regular. A woman can have spotting, light periods, prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding and many other conditions. Prolonged or continuous bleeding can be normal but should be looked into with care.

What is prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding?

A normal period will last for three to seven days, after that you might have prolonged and continuous bleeding. Continuous bleeding is normal but if it occurs for consecutive months it can be dangerous.

What causes prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding?

Prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding can be caused by a number of factors ranging from stress to birth control pills to more serious medical issues such as polyps. Hormonal imbalances are the most common cause of prolonged and continuous bleeding.

All of these conditions could result in prolonged and continuous bleeding:

prolonged-and-continuous-menstrual-bleeding2 • Lupus
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• IUDs or intrauterine devices used for contraception
• Cervical cancer
• A hormonal imbalance
• Uterine fibroid tumors
• Endometrial polyps
• Endometrial cancer
• Cervical polyps
• Willebrand Disease (VWD)

There are several types of bleeding disorders including Willebrand Disease (VWD) which is the most common next to hormonal imbalances.

Treatment for prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding

Treatment for prolonged and continuous menstrual bleeding depends entirely upon the diagnosis. If you have one the diseases or conditions listed above and not hormonal problems, it is best to be treated for that condition. Most cases are due to hormonal fluctuations and a number of things can be done.

If the case is serious or causing you pain or discomfort, then you should see your doctor. If it is a hormonal problem there are a few lifestyle changes you can make to even your hormones out.

prolonged-and-continuous-menstrual-bleeding3 Exercise and a healthy diet are key in getting your body back on the right track. Activities such as Yoga, running, going for long walks, climbing stairs and other aerobic activities are great for the mind and the body. Getting rid of junk food and replacing it with organic and home cooked meals will ease the mind, empower the body and let your levels get back on track.

There are also a few alternative medicines that can help the body produce chemicals naturally and permits the body to adjust itself. These medicines don’t work for everybody and often depend on your body type but can work well for people who don’t have the time or the resources to make lifestyle changes.