Question 1

should i  be worried about recent increased menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Usually the flow is related to the amount of estrogen in your body and the relation to the amount of progesterone. However, the surface area of the uterus can also have an effect on the amount of bleeding.  Weight gain, medications, and other stressors  can affect the volume of the flow.  The predictability of the cycle is important and, if too heavy, the amount of flow can be important.  Anemic?

Question 2

how hyperthyroidism causes less menstrual flow? does hypothyroidism cause menorrhagia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hyperthyroidism typically causes decreased menstrual flow, ultimately leading to loss of periods and infertility.  Hypothyroidism typically causes increased menstrual flow leading to menorrhagia.  Once treated, both problems should resolve.

Question 3

my menstrual flow has changed the last three cycles from dark red to bright red with a thinner consistency and increased back pain what's up?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are a variety of possibilities. For instance, you might have developed a polyp in your endometrial cavity. Another possibility is a submucosal fibroid. The only way to know for certain is to see your gynecologist and have an appropriate examination and testing.

Question 4

is it possible to decrease my menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

Yes : The method you would use depends on your age, desire to have more children and also on your individual circumstances (medical or physical problems--uterine polyps, fibroids).  Birth control pills or other hormonal contraceptives; a drug called lysteda: an iud called mirena: a procedure called endometrial ablation--all have been used to decrease abnormally heavy menstrual cycles.

Question 5

can sanitary napkins influence menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

No: Sanitary napkins absorb menstrual flow but in no way influence the amount of flow that is produced.

Question 6

can mecromidazole cause delay in menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

This was not listed: as a potential side effect on Drugs.Com. However vaginitis and pain with menses can occur.

Question 7

what can a girl do to stop heavy menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

OCP: Depending on the cause of heavy bleeding  and age of the child oral contraceptives usually work best. But heavy bleeding can rarely be caused by coagulation defects.

Question 8

how do you determine how heavy your menstrual flow is when gyn asks?

Accepted Answer

Pad/tampon usage: It is often difficult to gauge the heaviness of one's own menses. However, if the menses lasts 6-7+ days, is heavy with clots, and is associated with occasional bed staining, changing tampons, pads every 2 hours, and interferes with your daily routines, it can be considered abnormal and you may want to  consider therapy - the pill, iud, or an endometrial ablation, for ex.

Question 9

help please! could candida cause the stoppage of one's menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

A yeast infection: Should not stop menstrual flow.

Question 10

is it possible for one to be on her menstrual flow and also be pregnant?

Accepted Answer

: It is almost impossible but it may happen, take care.

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