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.
Other medical conditions may also cause heavy bleeding or bleeding in between periods. Hormonal changes, polyps, overgrowth of the uterine lining, or, rarely, even precancer or cancer of the uterus can all result in abnormal bleeding. Von Willebrandtâs Disease, a not uncommon subtle abnormality of the blood clotting mechanism can also cause heavy bleeding.