Other potential causes of abnormal uterine bleeding include:
- Miscarriage
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Chronic medical conditions including diabetes, lupus, sarcoidosis, and thyroid diseases
- Precancerous conditions such as cervical dysplasia
- Infection
Some women who have uterine fibroid tumors experience excessive uterine bleeding, although not all women who have fibroid tumors experience abnormal uterine bleeding. In fact, about 50% of women who have uterine fibroid tumors dont have any symptoms.
Additionally, some women who use the Copper-T IUD sometimes experience heavy menstrual bleeding.
See: Types of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Sources: Menstrual Disorders; Healthy Women.org, NWHRC; accessed 09/13/07.
