WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HEAVY BLEEDING IN WOMEN?
Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a leading Gynecologist in NYC and an internationally renowned expert in Gynecologic Ultrasounds. In private practice for over 25 years, Dr Goldstein sees many female patients with medical complaints related to heavy periods (menorrhagia), heavy periods or abnormal vaginal bleeding. There are several causes of heavy bleeding in women and each needs to be evaluated by a board-certified Gynecologist. At times the bleeding is accompanied by pelvic pain or cramping. Dr Goldstein, a gynecologist in NYC for heavy bleeding, lists out a few of the reasons for heavy vaginal bleeding in women. One of the causes of heavy bleeding is uterine Fibroids. Fibroids are also known to cause heavy bleeding at the proper time due to growth of the uterine cavity such that there is more surface area and heavy menstrual bleeding at the proper time. Small Fibroids can also cause bleeding depending on where they are located in the uterus. Even small fibroids that impinge on the endometrial cavity (lining) can cause significant bleeding. Adenomyosis (endometriosis of the uterus or myometrium) may result in heavy menstrual bleeding at certain times. Historically, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) are the major symptoms of