What Is Functional Menorrhagia?

Functional menorrhagia is a disorder of the female body that is mainly associated with hormonal changes. This can cause heavy vaginal bleeding, which is followed by severe abdominal pain and weakness.

This condition is associated with hormonal problems, in most cases, which occur. However,  it is also linked to cases of drug poisoning, abortions, pregnant women with placenta previa and many other conditions. Next, we will explain more details about this problem.

What is functional menorrhagia?

There are two types of conditions which are called menorrhagia. One is called organic menorrhagia and the other is called functional menorrhagia. 

Organic menorrhagia is caused by genital infections, fibroids, inflammation of the cervix, tumors, endometriosis, vaginitis or polyps.

Functional menorrhagia, on the other hand, is more directly associated with hormonal problems. It can be due to miscarriages, changes due to hormone therapy with drugs, metabolic problems and placenta previa.

It is a condition that affects women of childbearing age and it turns out to be quite common. It does not pose a serious health risk, except in cases where the bleeding is associated with cancerous tumors.

Symptoms of functional menorrhagia

The symptoms of functional menorrhagia are associated with severe abdominal pain, and heavy bleeding lasting 7 or 8 days. It is estimated that the blood loss per. day can be about 100 milliliters.

A woman suffering from this condition will suffer from constant weakness, anemia and iron deficiency.

Bleeding caused by functional menorrhagia does not necessarily coincide with the days of menstruation. 

It is possible that the bleeding occurs on other days, either due to the development of the cycle, induced by hormonal treatments, or because the bleeding is not a direct manifestation of menstruation.

Treatment of functional menorrhagia

There are several recommended treatments for functional menorrhagia, depending on the causes of the bleeding.

• Suspension of medication:  The simplest and most immediate treatment is coupled with bleeding from using medication against hormonal regulation. In these cases, stopping the medication will simply be able to stop the bleeding, or cause the flow to be significantly reduced.

• Absolute rest:  It will be recommended in cases where the bleeding is associated with a high-risk pregnancy, when the fetus is in danger of being aborted or if the mother suffers from placenta previa.
• Anovulatory:  For very young women suffering from this condition, anovulatory, or intake of 10 grams of progestogen, known as medroxyprogesterone acetate, will be recommended. They should take these within the 15th and 24th day of their cycle, for a period of 4 or 5 months.

Alternative home treatments

There are also alternative treatments for functional menorrhagia that can help or relieve or eliminate irritating symptoms.

It is important to clarify that  using natural home remedies in pregnant women can cause health problems in the baby  if they are not approved by your doctor in advance.

• Tamarind Juice with Dried Plums:  This drink was offered to women as a home remedy to reduce or stop menstrual bleeding. It is rich in antioxidants, and benefits the functions of the circulation.
• Radish Juice: It is known as a tubercle  that helps regulate hormonal disorders and also reduces excessive bleeding. You can prepare this juice with water, or you can eat the radish as it is. Eat at least 4 radishes a day.

• Orange or lemon juice:  This drink is one of the best to reduce vaginal bleeding. It also contributes a large dose of vitamin C and antioxidants.
• Eggplant and beets: A drink with eggplant and beets  is one of the most effective drinks to stop heavy bleeding. You should drink at least 350 milliliters a day to get immediate effects.

As a final recommendation, it is  recommended that women suffering from symptoms of functional menorrhagia consult their gynecologist as soon as possible  so that he or she can determine the specific cause of the hormonal change. In addition, your doctor will indicate the most appropriate treatment for your particular case.