Hello there, Menorrhagia is the medical term for menstrual periods with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding. . In a normal menstrual cycle, a balance between the hormones estrogen and progesterone regulates the buildup of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), which is shed during menstruation. If a hormone imbalance occurs, the endometrium develops in excess and eventually sheds by way of heavy menstrual bleeding...Kindly consult Gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment...