Is heavy bleeding during menstruation a bleeding disorder?

Adapted by Tracee Cornforth

Heavy bleeding, or menorrhagia, during menstruation is not necessarily caused by a bleeding disorder. But, heavy bleeding can be a symptom of the bleeding disorder von Willebrand Disease (VWD). When a woman has heavy bleeding, it can be hard to find the exact cause of the bleeding. Certain gynecological diseases, using an intrauterine device for birth control, and taking medications can also cause heavy bleeding in women. 

Adapted from the United States Office on Women's Health in the Department of Health and Human Services.

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