heavy menstrual bleeding

What Does It Mean When You Feel Completely Exhausted and Weak During a Heavy Flow Day?

1. Introduction Feeling completely exhausted and weak during a heavy flow day is a direct physiological consequence of acute blood volume loss, transient tissue hypoxia, and systemic inflammation. A heavy menstrual period, clinically known as menorrhagia, places a massive, sudden metabolic demand on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems. The body must work overtime to maintain … Read more

Menorrhagia: Pathophysiology, Causes, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction to Menorrhagia Menorrhagia, clinically recognized as heavy menstrual bleeding, refers to abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual periods that interfere with a patient’s physical, emotional, and social quality of life. This condition occurs when the volume of menstrual blood loss exceeds eighty milliliters per cycle or when bleeding lasts longer than seven days. Addressing … Read more