While menstrual flow can vary from person to person, there can be a lot of reasons behind a heavy menstrual flow. 
Known as menorrhagia, heavy menstrual bleeding in women can be caused by many things. So what causes heavy flow and what can be done about it?
Causes of Heavy Flow
Every woman has different genes, hormone balances and diets, so the exact cause of heavy flow is sometimes hard to determine. Some of the reasons why a woman may experience a heavy flow can include the following:
Uterine Fibroids
Though it may seem unlikely, uterine fibroids can cause unusual bleeding patterns including bleeding off cycle or heavy bleeding during your period. Uterine fibroids are a very common issue for women.
Learn more about uterine fibroids >
IUD
Sometimes intrauterine devices can cause increase bleeding. Ask your doctor if your IUD is disrupting your regular menstrual flow. It may need to be removed and a new birth control option used.
Hormonal imbalance
If you have hormonal imbalances from medication, genetics or eating habits, you might suffer from heavy flow. To correct this, your doctor may prescribe birth control pills to help balance your hormone levels. You may also need to adjust your way of living if something is interfering with healthy hormonal balance.
Other Uncommon Causes of Heavy Flow
Other causes of heavy menstrual bleeding can include:
Liver or kidney disease
Cervical cancer
Adenomyosis (uterine lining embeds itself in muscular wall of uterus)
Miscarriage
Getting Help with Heavy Flow in Birmingham, AL
Call (205) 933-8334 to schedule an appointment with us to learn more about what could be causing your heavy menstrual flow.