Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Blood coming out from your body is always a reason to worry but in women, its a matter of routine. Every month, every woman this earth sheds about 5 tablespoons of blood per menstrual cycle. But if this bleeding is for some other reason than menstruation, then surely its a big problem.

It becomes highly essential for you to find the cause behind the bleeding and where it is coming from (uterus, vagina or some other tissue). Immediately efforts should be made as to how to stop the unwanted blood flow from your body.

1. several hormonal changes occur in a woman's body either due to the fertilization of an egg or menstruation (shedding of an egg).

2. a normal menstrual cycle continues for 28 days plus or minus 7 days.

3. and if we talk about the period duration, then it should be for 2-7 days with a normal blood flow of about 5 tablespoons.

4. If the reason behind bleeding is other than menstruation, then certainly there is a strong reason to worry. It is called abnormal or dysfunctional uterine bleeding. And African women are highly prone to such malfunctioning.

5. This abnormal blood flow occurs when the complex hormonal process of your menstrual period loses balance between the hormones, estrogen and progesterone. This causes excessive vaginal bleeding. And such a condition is diagnosed as irregular menstrual cycle instead of any disease.

6. This dysfunctional uterine bleeding depends on the age factor.

7. Yes, there are certain diseases of the female genital tract that may cause bleeding.

8. Sometimes, your trauma could be the reason for bleeding.