It is menstruation with abnormally
heavy or prolonged blood flow. This may be frequent periods, one that
continuous for 7 days or more, or one with exceptionally heavy flow over two
to three days. Menorrhagia can occur because of fibroids, inflammation in the
pelvic cavity, an Intrauterine device (IUD) or hormonal imbalance.
The bleeding can cause anaemia with pallor
fatigue, which can be treated with iron supplements. Treatment depends on the
cause and may include a D and C, the combined contraceptive pill, removal
of an IUD, or danazol, a drug that inhibits the hormones produced by the pituitary
gland.
