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 bleeding at a glance. 1  Abnormal bleeding is defined as excessive menstrual bleeding, or as bleeding between periods, after sex or after menopause. A hormone imbalance is the most common cause of abnormal bleeding, although other causes include pregnancy, miscarriage, some birth control methods, blood clotting disorders, and a number of uterine problems. Abnormal bleeding is very common and can occur at any time in life, although certain causes and factors are age related.