BellaOnline Forums Health and Fitness Gynecology Hemeraging Question

My friend's mother has a bad history of hemeraging. She ended up having to have her uterus removed, but I'm not sure if it was the hemeraging that caused it? Can anyone tell me some causes & effects of hemeraging?

Also, is it obvious when you do? I figured it would be, but didn't know if you could just pass it off as a heavy period? I've never myself had any worries w/ this, but was just curious.

Thanks to anyone that replies!

~Destiny~

Hello Destiny,

Hemorrhaging simply means excessive bleeding. Therefore, a normal period would not be considered a hemorrhage. Some women have excessive utering bleeding which would qualify as hemorrhaging. This can be due to fibroids, dysfunctional uterine bleeding or other causes.

The end result is often anemia, or a low red blood cell count. This can make you pale, tired, or even short of breath.
If you do experience excessive menstrual bleeding or bleedinf between periods, see your doctor.

Warm regards,
Doctor Maria
Editor, Gynecology