What illness causes menstruation not to stop?
Jan 31, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
Prolonged menstrual bleeding may be caused by conditions such as cervicitis, endometrial polyps, or cervical cancer. Patients should go to the hospital for further examination and receive treatment based on the specific underlying cause. When inflammation occurs in the cervix, long-term irritation can lead to inflammatory changes, resulting in endometrial edema and inflammatory hyperplasia, which may significantly disrupt the normal cyclic shedding of the endometrium.
Menstruation that does not stop may be caused by conditions such as cervicitis, endometrial polyps, or cervical cancer. Patients should go to the hospital for further examination and receive treatment based on the specific underlying cause.
1. Cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix, when persistently stimulated over time, can lead to inflammatory changes in the cervix, causing endometrial edema and inflammatory hyperplasia. This may significantly disrupt the normal cyclic shedding of the endometrium, resulting in prolonged menstruation. It is recommended that patients take medications such as azithromycin tablets or doxycycline hydrochloride tablets under a doctor's guidance.
2. Endometrial Polyps
Endometrial polyps are primarily inflammatory in nature. As the polyps gradually enlarge, they may cause menstrual disorders, including prolonged periods, increased menstrual flow, and persistent spotting. Patients may require surgical treatments such as hysterectomy or endometrial polypectomy.
3. Cervical Cancer
In its early stages, cervical cancer often presents no obvious symptoms. As the disease progresses, it may lead to prolonged menstruation, heavier menstrual bleeding, and possibly abnormal vaginal discharge. Treatment options include total hysterectomy or cervical conization. Additionally, patients may be prescribed chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin injection or carboplatin injection according to medical advice.
