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.
1 Rarely, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer can cause excessive menstrual bleeding. 2  Inherited bleeding disorders. 3  Some blood coagulation disorders â such as von Willebrand's disease, a condition in which an important blood-clotting factor is deficient or impaired â can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding. Rarely, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer can cause excessive menstrual bleeding. 2  Inherited bleeding disorders. 3  Some blood coagulation disorders â such as von Willebrand's disease, a condition in which an important blood-clotting factor is deficient or impaired â can cause abnormal menstrual bleeding.