Infertility in women can be caused by menorrhagia, which is a menstrual period in higher amounts than normal. Menorrhagia may be due to a blood disorder, a hormonal imbalance or abnormal endometrial lining of the uterus. Menorrhagia often occurs in conjunction with painful menstruation or dysmenorrhea.
Why Menorrhagia Causes Infertility
A menstrual cycle lasts between 21 and 35 days and may vary from one month to the other. The bleeding lasts between 3 and 7 days, with a total release of 80 ml. A menstrual period that is longer than 7 days or where the amount of blood eliminated is more than 80 ml is considered abnormal, and is diagnosed as menorrhagia.
The condition can be caused by an underlying condition which can be a hormonal issue or a blood clotting disorder. Menorrhagia may also be a condition that occurs just before menopause. Menorrhagia may indicate fertility problems, especially if the underling condition is hormonal. Menorrhagia may be mistaken for an early pregnancy miscarriage and if this happens regularly, it may indicate that there is a reproductive system problem.
Treatment for Menorrhagia
If an underlying condition is detected, treatment can be specific and address the problem. For hormonal imbalance, the patient will receive hormonal treatment, which can be in the form of pills or injections. Progesterone pills should resolve the problem. Iron supplements can also be recommended, to prevent abnormal hemoglobin levels and anemia, which are common in women with menorrhagia. If the condition is also accompanied by pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and pain medication will be recommended.
