Why Is My Menstrual Cycle Lasting Longer Than Usual?

There are many reasons why menstruation lasts longer than usual. Common causes include endocrine disorders, such as excessive work pressure, recent emotional instability, or excessive fatigue, which may cause this situation. It is necessary to be vigilant about some organic diseases, such as adenomyosis and uterine fibroids. In addition, pelvic inflammation can also cause this situation, which is very harmful.

1. Endocrine disorders are the most common reason. Due to certain reasons, such as excessive work pressure, emotional stress, fatigue, and anger, endocrine disorders may occur, leading to dysfunctional uterine bleeding, menstrual prolongation, and increased menstrual flow.

2. Organic diseases of the uterus, such as chronic uterine hypertrophy, adenomyosis, and uterine fibroids, especially submucosal fibroids, can cause menstrual prolongation and increased menstrual flow.

3. Pelvic inflammation, endometrial polyps, and endometritis can all cause poor blood circulation in the endometrium, degeneration and necrosis, or pelvic congestion, leading to increased menstrual flow and menstrual prolongation.

4. Intrauterine device insertion may also cause menstrual prolongation or intermittent bleeding.

5. Systemic diseases such as blood diseases, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, nephritis, and chronic anemia often accompany menstrual prolongation.

If women experience menstrual prolongation, they need to go to the hospital for examination to find the cause and receive targeted treatment.