Menorrhagia
Prolonged and excessive menses at regular intervals in excess of 80 mL or lasting longer than 7 days.
Also called: Abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation, Abnormally heavy periods, Hypermenorrhea.
Conditions associated with menorrhagia
The following conditions have been associated with menorrhagia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited platelet disorder characterized by mild to severe bleeding tend...
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital factor II deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Endometriosis
A condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, causing painful periods, pelvic pain, a...
Factor VII deficiency
Factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia
Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 1
A bleeding syndrome characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding and an exaggerated response to trauma ...
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib
Glycogen storage disease due to glucose-6-phosphatase deficiency type Ib is a medical condition that may be as...
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors is a medical condition that may be asso...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 7
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the DTNBP1 gene....
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Severe hemophilia A
Severe hemophilia A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital prothrombin deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is an inherited bleeding disorder due to reduced activity of factor II (FII, p...
von Willebrand disease 1
Type 1 von Willebrand disease (type 1 VWD) is a form of VWD characterized by a bleeding disorder associated wi...
von Willebrand disease 3
Type 3 von Willebrand disease (type 3 VWD) is the most severe form of VWD characterized by a bleeding disorder...
Tests providers may use to investigate menorrhagia
When investigating menorrhagia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Male Hormone Blood Test Panel
This 18-test panel for men gives a broader scope of hormone levels & blood work to help determine factors asso...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Estradiol Test, Ultrasensitive
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Female 10-Test Hormone Imbalance Panel
This 10-test panel for women gives a broad scope of hormone levels & blood work to help determine factors asso...
Female Hormone Blood Test Panel Basic
This 7-test panel for women gives a broad scope of hormone levels & blood work to help determine factors assoc...
Fertility & Pregnancy Testing
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Evaluates reproductive and pituitary function....
Fsh Level Test Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
This blood test measures Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) levels. FSH controls the menstrual cycle & product...
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Hormone Test Panels For Men & Women
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Symptoms commonly seen alongside menorrhagia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Persistent pain in the pelvic region, which can be related to gynecological, urinary, or bowel conditions....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Infertility
The inability to conceive after a year of trying, which can be related to many factors in either partner....
Painful Intercourse
Pain during or after sexual intercourse, which can be related to physical, hormonal, or psychological factors....
Painful Periods
Menstrual cramps and pelvic pain during menstruation, which can be a sign of conditions such as endometriosis....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if menorrhagia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom menorrhagia mean?
Menorrhagia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Prolonged and excessive menses at regular intervals in excess of 80 mL or lasting longer than 7 days.
Which conditions are associated with menorrhagia?
Menorrhagia has been reported in association with 25 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acquired von Willebrand syndrome, Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome, Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about menorrhagia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.