What could be the cause of excessive bleeding during menstruation?
Excessive bleeding during periods can happen due to several common and treatable reasons. The most frequent causes include hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, uterine fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts, or conditions like PCOS. It can also be due to low haemoglobin, stress, sudden weight changes, or side effects of certain medicines. A simple pelvic ultrasound, thyroid test, and haemoglobin check can usually identify the cause, and most cases improve well with proper treatment.