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.
Dysfunctional Bleeding-F.A.Q. 1  Pregnancy test (human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG). 2  Complete blood count (CBC), to check for signs of disease, infection, and anemia. 3  Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) to check for a thyroid gland problem, which can cause menstrual irregularity. Serum prolactin level, to check for a pituitary gland problem, which can interfere with or stop the menstrual cycle. Serum ferritin, to check for anemia, a symptom of heavy blood loss.