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Rare Menstrual Bleeding Disorders

A woman has a menstrual cycle every month, which involves various changes in the ovaries, breast, vagina and uterus. The average period lasts five days and occurs on average every 28 days, though these numbers can vary from woman to woman. Though most women experience normal menstrual cycles, there are about several types of menstrual disorders that you should be aware of.

  1. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    • Abnormal uterine bleeding, also referred to as AUB, is when a woman experiences heavy bleeding during her period. If you have AUB, you will lose 10 to 20 times more blood than is typically lost during a period. According to the Healthy Women website, AUB can occur at any age that a woman has a menstrual cycle. Some of the causes of AUB include hormonal imbalances, miscarriages and structural activities in the uterus. Some medical conditions that can cause AUB include thyroid problems, leukemia and blood clots.

    Hypomenorrhea

    • Hypomenorrhea is a light flow of blood during menstrual period, according to Pregnology.com. This disorder consists of spotting, meaning that during the menstrual period, there are times when the blood flows regularly and other times when it is very light. Hypomenorrhea is most common in people with thyroid conditions and kidney diseases.

    Amenorrhea

    • Amenorrhea is the absence of a period. According to the Healthy Women website, amenorrhea is a normal condition if it occurs before puberty, during pregnancy or after menopause. Primary and secondary are two types on amenorrhea. For women who have not menstruated at the age of 16, primary amenorrhea is usually diagnosed. Primary amenorrhea is caused by hormone regulations. Secondary amenorrhea is diagnosed when a woman who usually has periods on a regular basis stops menstruating for more than three months. This can be caused by stress, illness and other conditions that affect estrogen levels.
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    Premenstrual Dysphoric disorder

    • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is known as PMDD, which affects about 3 to 5 percent of women, according to Healthy Women website. PMS and PMDD are similar but are differentiated by the level or severity of the symptoms. For example, someone with PMS may experience a mild headache, while someone with PMDD might experience a migraine. Some symptoms of PMDD includes mood swings and anxiety. Depression is also a major component of PMDD.

    Dysmenorrhea

    • Dysmenorrhea is also known as menstrual pain. There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea are cramps that go away after a few days. These cramps are not related to any other physical conditions. Secondary dysmenorrhea, however, can be caused by a physical condition and occurs years after a woman has ever begun to menstruate. Symptoms include dizziness, vomiting and sweating.

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