Caffeine linked to leaky bladder in men. The amount of caffeine that's typically found in two cups of coffee may contribute to a man's incontinence, according to a new study.
Heavy menstruation, also known as menorrhagia, is usually the result of a hormonal imbalance. Another common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding is fibroid tumors. Other causes of excessive bleeding that your healthcare provider should consider include: cervical or endometrial polyps.
Abnormal uterine bleeding has many causes. It is sometimes caused by changes in hormone levels. It can also be caused by problems such as growths in the uterus or clotting problems. In some cases the cause of the bleeding isn't known. You may have abnormal uterine bleeding if you have one or more of the following symptoms: 1  You get your period more often than every 21 days or farther apart than 35 days. 2  Your period lasts longer than 7 days (normally 4 to 6 days). 3  Your bleeding is heavier than normal.